'Shunt-wound' definitions:

Definition of 'Shunt-wound'

From: GCIDE

Shunt winding \Shunt winding\ (Elec.) A winding so arranged as to divide the armature current and lead a portion of it around the field-magnet coils; -- opposed to series winding. -- {Shunt"-wound`}, a. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]