SHUNTS

noun

1. An act of moving (suddenly), as due to a push or shove.
2. A connection used as an alternative path between parts of an electrical circuit.
3. The shifting of the studs on a projectile from the deep to the shallow sides of the grooves in its discharge from a shunt gun.

verb

1. To cause to move (suddenly), as by pushing or shoving; to give a (sudden) start to.
2. To divert to a less important place, position, or state.
3. To provide with a shunt.