bungstarter

[ buhng-stahr-ter ]

noun

1. a mallet for loosening or removing the bung of a cask.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bungstarter¹

bung ¹ + starter

Example Sentences

From the first bang of his gavel, for which was later substituted a bungstarter, it was apparent that stout Mr. Snell had the convention in his round red fist.

From Time Magazine Archive

Chairman Snell managed to stop this with his bungstarter by 9:30.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Portuguese equivalent of bungstarter whiffed Angus Jones by an eyelash.

From Project Gutenberg

Malone edged back against the bar, feeling behind him for a bottle or maybe a bungstarter.

From Project Gutenberg

And if the old habits get to croppin' out any time, all I got to do is shut one eye, put my finger to my lips, and whisper easy, "Ah, go tell that to Doc Bungstarter!"

From Project Gutenberg