traunch — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One of a series of allotments (of funds for a certain purpose).

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   First of all, we provide immediate cash relief to the tune of about $35 million. And then there will be an assessment of the damage, so that the relief is -- the next traunch of relief will be spent wisely.

2. One set or portion of a series.

Verb

1. To divide into parts or portions of a series (especially of allotments of funds).

Adjective

1. Divided into portions or parts of a series (especially of allotments of funds).