Bunghole (Noun)
Meaning 1
A hole in a barrel or cask; used to fill or empty it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The brewmaster carefully inserted the spigot into the bunghole of the oak barrel to tap the freshly fermented ale.
- After emptying the wine cask, the vintner sealed the bunghole with a new bung to prevent air from spoiling the remaining vintage.
- The cooper used a specialized tool to create a perfectly rounded bunghole in the center of the barrel's side.
- As the whiskey flowed out of the bunghole, the distiller carefully monitored its color and consistency.
- The winemaker carefully inserted a thief into the bunghole of the cask to extract a sample for tasting.