shunted
verbHow many syllables in shunted?
There are 2 syllables in the word shunted.How to pronounce shunted:
Definition of shunted:
- shunted (verb):
- to turn off to one side shift
Synonyms for shunted:
averted
curved
deflected
deviated
diverted
moved
rechanneled
rechannelled
redirected
reversed
shifted
sidetracked
swayed
swerved
switched
swiveled
swivelled
swung
transferred
turned
twisted
veered
wheeled
whipped
whirled
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