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The large stopper of the orifice in the bilge of a cask.

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  1. n. The large stopper of the orifice in the bilge of a cask.
  2. n. The orifice in the bilge of a cask through which it is filled; bunghole.
  3. n. A sharper or pickpocket.
  4. v. t. To stop, as the orifice in the bilge of a cask, with a bung; to close; -- with up.
  5. n. a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask
  6. v. give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
  7. v. close with a cork or stopper
  8. v:100 n. a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask v. close with a cork or stopper