Definition
bungholes
noun
- plural of bunghole; holes in a barrel, cask, or tank through which liquid is poured in or drained out
Usage: standard in cooperage and beverage production
Examples
- The cooper carefully sealed the bungholes in the wooden barrels with wooden plugs.
- Wine flows through the bungholes when the barrels are being filled at the winery.
- The bungholes must be properly fitted to prevent leakage during storage.
- Distillery workers inspect the bungholes regularly to ensure the casks remain watertight.
- The bungholes in the large fermentation tanks are positioned for easy access during cleaning.