bung

• Nom désignant un bouchon ou une obturation, généralement en caoutchouc ou en liège, utilisé pour fermer hermétiquement l'ouverture d'un récipient tel qu'un tonneau ou une fiole.

A noun referring to a stopper or plug, typically made of rubber or cork, used to seal an opening in a container such as a barrel or flask.

1. Stopper for a containerB2formal

   A plug or stopper used to close a hole in a barrel, cask, or flask.

   Bondon

   • He removed the bung from the wine barrel.
   • The flask was sealed with a rubber bung.
   • A wooden bung is often used for traditional ale casks.

   Synonymescorkplugstopperstopple

• Verbe signifiant placer ou jeter quelque chose quelque part avec négligence ou force, ou boucher ou fermer une ouverture.

A verb meaning to put or throw something somewhere carelessly or forcefully, or to block or close an opening.

1. To give a bribe or tipB2informalbritish

   To offer money or a favor to someone, often secretly, to influence their actions or decisions.

   soudoyer (en offrant un pot-de-vin)

   • He tried to bung the official to get his application approved faster.
   • They bunged the doorman a few pounds to get a better table.
   • She was caught bunging a referee during the match.

   Synonymesbribebuy offcorruptgreaseoilpay offsuborntip

2. To close or seal with a stopperB1formal

   To block or close an opening, such as a bottle or barrel, using a cork or similar object.

   boucher avec un bouchon

   • He bunged the wine bottle tightly to keep it fresh.
   • The barrel was bunged with a wooden stopper.
   • Make sure to bung the flask before shaking it.

   Synonymesblockclosecorkplugsealstopstopple

   Antonymesopenuncorkunplug