Definitions

1. noun

The edge of a river, lake, or sea.

“The park was located along the bank of the river.”

2. noun

A financial institution that accepts deposits, makes loans, and provides other financial services.

“I went to the bank to deposit my paycheck.”

3. noun

A place where something is stored or kept.

“The library is a bank of knowledge.”

4. verb

To turn or incline so as to rest on a side, or to lean against something.

“The tree banked in the wind.”

5. verb

To curve or turn so as to follow a winding course.

“The road banked around the hills.”

6. verb

To deposit or invest money in a financial institution.

“I banked my money in a savings account.”

7. verb

To rely on or depend on something.

“I banked on his promise to help me.”

8. verb

To turn or cause to turn so as to follow a winding course.

“The pilot banked the plane to avoid the storm.”