bunghole

/ˌbʌŋˈhoʊl/
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Definitions of bunghole
  1. noun
    a hole in a barrel or cask; used to fill or empty it
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    type of:
    hole
    an opening deliberately made in or through something
  2. noun
    vulgar slang for anus
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    type of:
    anus
    the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
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