silo
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/ˈsaɪloʊ/
English
Definitions
noun
- A vertical building, usually cylindrical, used for the production of silage.
- From the shape, a building used for the storage of grain.
- An underground bunker used to hold missiles which may be launched.
- An organizational unit that has poor interaction with other units, negatively affecting overall performance.
verb
- To store in a silo.
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Synonyms
grain elevatorgranaryensilebindecktankbridgebulkheadgmpterminalreservoirelevatorseptationfillerelevationcompartmentalisationpartitioningcompartmentalization