shunt shunt /ˈʃʌnt/

noun

1. () A passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another  ( shunt )
   a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another
    An arteriovenus shunt
   an arteriovenus shunt
   
2. () A conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current  ( bypass , electrical shunt , shunt )
   a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current
   
   
3. Implant consisting of a tube made of plastic or rubber; for draining fluids within the body  ( shunt )
   implant consisting of a tube made of plastic or rubber; for draining fluids within the body
    The doctor decided to place a shunt to drain the excess fluid.
   The doctor decided to place a shunt to drain the excess fluid.
   
   

verb

1. () Transfer to another track, of trains  ( shunt )
   transfer to another track, of trains
   
2. Provide with or divert by means of an electrical shunt  ( shunt )
   provide with or divert by means of an electrical shunt