Banked Meaning in English
word · lemma: bank
Definition
'Banked' is the past form of 'bank.' It can mean to tilt something (like a vehicle or a plane) or to pile up something on the side (like snow or earth), or to cover a fire with material to keep it burning slowly.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in technical or descriptive contexts: 'banked curve' (road/track curves), 'banked the fire' (camping, old houses). Rarely used for financial 'bank.' Watch out: 'banked' here does not mean 'deposited in a bank.'
Example Sentences
The plane banked left before landing.
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We banked the fire with ashes to keep it burning all night.
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Snow was banked along the sides of the road after the storm.
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The race car banked hard going into the corner.
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He carefully banked the campfire before going to bed.
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Dirt was banked up against the wall to stop the water from coming in.
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