silo
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/ˈsaɪləʊ/
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/ˈsaɪləʊ/
noun
R
A large, tall container on a farm where grains are stored.
The farmer put the harvested wheat into the silo to keep it dry and safe.
R
An underground shelter for nuclear weapons or dangerous materials.
The military built a secret silo in the mountains to hide their missiles.
R
An underground building where silage is made and stored.
The farmer stored the fermented grass in the silo for the cows to eat during winter.
R
A separate department or area that does not share information with others.
The company decided to break down the silos between departments to improve communication.
translation
A large, tall container on a farm where grains are stored.; An underground shelter for nuclear weapons or dangerous materials.; An underground building where silage is made and stored.; A separate department or area that does not share information with others.
Word Forms
Plural
silos