bung
Prononciation : [bʌŋ]
Mot
Contexte : « objects »
(noun) a bung is a stopper or plug used to seal the opening of a container, like a barrel. It keeps things inside safe and prevents spills.
Exemple
I used a bung to seal the wine barrel so it wouldn't leak.
Exemple
The barrel had no bung, and now the liquid is all over the floor.
Exemple
Do you have a bung to keep the rainwater from spilling out of the barrel?
Contexte : « actions »
(verb) to bung means to put a stopper or plug in something. It's like closing something up so nothing can get in or out.
Exemple
She bunged the bottle tightly to stop the soda from going flat.
Exemple
He forgot to bung the container, and now it is open to the air.
Exemple
Did you bung the jug before putting it in the fridge?
Contexte : « games »
(verb) to bung can also mean to throw something in a careless way. It’s like tossing a ball without aiming very well.
Exemple
He bunged the ball to his friend and they started playing catch.
Exemple
She didn’t care, so she bunged it and missed the target completely.
Exemple
Can you bung the ball over here so I can catch it?
0s0s