bung (Meaning)
bung (n)
a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask
bung (v)
give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
close with a cork or stopper
bung (n.)
The large stopper of the orifice in the bilge of a cask.
The orifice in the bilge of a cask through which it is filled; bunghole.
A sharper or pickpocket.
bung (v. t.)
To stop, as the orifice in the bilge of a cask, with a bung; to close; -- with up.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bung
bung Sentence Examples
- The winemaker carefully inserted the bung into the barrel to seal it during fermentation.
- Without the proper bung, the wine would have been exposed to oxygen, affecting its flavor.
- The sailor secured the bung tightly to prevent any leaks in the ship's hull.
- He accidentally knocked the bung out of the barrel, causing wine to spill everywhere.
- Before transporting hazardous chemicals, it's crucial to ensure that the containers are securely bunged.
- The plumber used a bung to stop the flow of water while repairing the pipe.
- The wooden cask had a small hole, which was plugged with a bung to keep the contents fresh.
- The distiller removed the bung from the whiskey barrel to sample its contents.
- Make sure to bung up any gaps in the attic to prevent drafts from entering the house.
- The chef carefully bunged the jar of preserves to preserve their freshness.
FAQs About the word bung
a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask, give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on, close with a cork or sto
fill, plug, pack, stuff, dam,seal, block, clog, congest, jam
hollow (out), hollow (out), shovel,shovel,excavate, excavate, scoop (out),scoop (out)
The winemaker carefully inserted the bung into the barrel to seal it during fermentation.
Without the proper bung, the wine would have been exposed to oxygen, affecting its flavor.
The sailor secured the bung tightly to prevent any leaks in the ship's hull.
He accidentally knocked the bung out of the barrel, causing wine to spill everywhere.
