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SILO
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Dictionary entry overview: What does silo mean?
• SILO (noun)
The noun SILO has 2 senses:
1. a cylindrical tower used for storing silage
2. military installation consisting of an underground structure where ballistic missiles can be stored and fired
Familiarity information: SILO used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A cylindrical tower used for storing silage
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("silo" is a kind of...):
tower (a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Military installation consisting of an underground structure where ballistic missiles can be stored and fired
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("silo" is a kind of...):
military installation (any facility servicing military forces)
Domain category:
armed forces; armed services; military; military machine; war machine (the military forces of a nation)
Context examples
Farms have many health and safety hazards, including: • Chemicals and pesticides • Machinery, tools and equipment that can be dangerous • Hazardous areas, such as grain bins, silos and wells • Livestock that can spread diseases or cause injuries
(Farm Health and Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
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