bunton

[ buhn-tn ]

noun

, Mining.

1. one of a number of struts reinforcing the walls of a shaft and dividing it into vertical compartments.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bunton¹

First recorded in 1625–35; earlier bunting squared timber, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

She also previously said on “The Tonight Show” that she preferred Emma at the time she chose it because she’s a huge fan of Emma Bunton, better known as the Spice Girls’ Baby Spice.

From Los Angeles Times

Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm, Melanie Brown, and Victoria could be seen in a video captured by Victoria's husband, David Beckham, dancing in the same lineup positions as the iconic 1997 pop single music video.

From Salon

Kempton Bunton had stolen a Goya over a fourteen-dollar fee.

From Literature

The thief turns out to be a sixtysomething unemployed truck driver named Kempton Bunton.

From Literature

Kempton Bunton was not a man of intelligence and sophistication.

From Literature