adj

banked

bangkt

Banked (adj) means Piled up steeply, or (of a track or road) built with a slope for turning at speed. Example: “The racetrack's banked corners let drivers take turns at higher speed.”

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adj

Piled up steeply, or (of a track or road) built with a slope for turning at speed.

"The racetrack's banked corners let drivers take turns at higher speed."

"Snow was banked up along both sides of the road."

How to use banked

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In plain EnglishHeaped up in a mound, or built with a slanted surface for cornering.

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banked corner banked snow

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Rhymes for banked

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Frequently asked questions

What does “banked” mean?

The word “banked” means piled up steeply, or (of a track or road) built with a slope for turning at speed. In plain terms, heaped up in a mound, or built with a slanted surface for cornering.

How do you pronounce “banked”?

“Banked” is pronounced bangkt (/bæŋkt/ in IPA).

How do you use “banked” in a sentence?

Here is “banked” used in a sentence: “The racetrack's banked corners let drivers take turns at higher speed.”

What part of speech is “banked”?

“Banked” is an adjective.