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(n): a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another

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(n): a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass

(n): a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current

(n): a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.

(n): implant consisting of a tube made of plastic or rubber; for draining fluids within the body

(n): a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue

(v): transfer to another track, of trains

(v): move around

(v): provide with or divert by means of an electrical shunt

(v): cause to turn away from a previous or expected course

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about 1 year ago parody said: Le Mans

I learned this word in the English subtitles of the French version of Le Mans. Le Mans, by the way is a film starring Steve McQueen and taking place in the famous Le Mans (24 hour car race) in France.

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