Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bungstarter
Noun
/bʌŋˈstɑːrtər/
Definition
A device or tool used for starting or igniting a bung, particularly in the context of barrels or casks used in brewing.
Examples
- The bungstarter made it easy to access the beer stored in the cask.
- Using a bungstarter, the brewer quickly tapped the barrel for serving.
Meaning
Refers to a specialized tool employed in the process of opening and starting the flow from a sealed barrel or cask, especially in brewing or winemaking environments.
Synonyms
- Bung opener
- Cask opener
- Barrel opener
