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bung

/bʌŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does bung mean?

noun, verb

A bung is a plug or stopper, typically made of cork or rubber, used to seal a bottle or barrel. To bung something means to stop or block it.

Example

"The winemaker used a bung to seal the barrel before storing it in the cellar."

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