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bungs

/bʌŋz/

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noun

Tapón

A stopper, alternative to a cork, often made of rubber used to prevent fluid passing through the neck of a bottle, vat, a hole in a vessel etc.

Examples :

"The plumber used a rubber bung to seal the hole in the leaky water tank. "

El fontanero usó un tapón de goma para sellar el agujero en el tanque de agua con fugas.

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noun

Ciego, ano

A cecum or anus, especially of a slaughter animal.

Examples :

"The butcher carefully separated the cleaned bungs from the rest of the pig's offal. "

El carnicero separó cuidadosamente los ciegos limpios del resto de las entrañas del cerdo.

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noun

Soborno, coima

Examples :

"The construction inspector accepted bungs from the builder to overlook safety violations. "

El inspector de construcción aceptó sobornos del constructor para pasar por alto las violaciones de seguridad.

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noun

Abertura del barril

The orifice in the bilge of a cask through which it is filled; bunghole.

Examples :

"The winemaker carefully inspected the bungs of the oak barrels, ensuring they were sealed tightly to prevent any leakage. "

El enólogo inspeccionó cuidadosamente las aberturas de los barriles de roble, asegurándose de que estuvieran bien selladas para evitar cualquier fuga.

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noun

Carterista, ladrón

A sharper or pickpocket.

Examples :

"The crowded market was full of tourists, a perfect hunting ground for bungs like him who preyed on unsuspecting visitors. "

El mercado abarrotado estaba lleno de turistas, un terreno de caza perfecto para carteristas como él, que se aprovechaban de los visitantes desprevenidos.

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verb

Taponar

To plug, as with a bung.

Examples :

"He carefully bungs the wine bottles after filling them, ensuring they are airtight for aging. "

Él tapona cuidadosamente las botellas de vino después de llenarlas, asegurando que sean herméticas para el envejecimiento.

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verb

Arrojar, lanzar

To put or throw somewhere without care; to chuck.

Examples :

"He was in such a rush that he just bunged his books on the table and ran out the door. "

Tenía tanta prisa que simplemente arrojó sus libros sobre la mesa y salió corriendo por la puerta.

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verb

Golpear, magullar; hacer que se abulte

To batter, bruise; to cause to bulge or swell.

Examples :

"The falling box bungs my foot, making it swell. "

La caja que cae golpea mi pie, haciéndolo hincharse.

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verb

Sobornar, dar soborno

To pass a bribe.

Examples :

"The construction company tried to bung the inspector to overlook the faulty wiring. "

La empresa constructora intentó sobornar al inspector para que pasara por alto el cableado defectuoso.

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Cartera, monedero

(thieves' cant) A purse.

Examples :

""The pickpocket eyed the wealthy merchant, hoping to snatch his bungs before he noticed." "

El carterista miró al rico mercader, esperando arrebatarle su cartera antes de que se diera cuenta.

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