uncask

/ʌnˈkɑːsk/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the plug or bung from (a cask, barrel, or keg) so that the contents can be poured out

“The bartender was tasked with uncasking the barrel of fine wine.”

2. noun

the act of removing the plug or bung from (a cask, barrel, or keg)

“The uncask was a crucial part of the wine-making process.”

Synonyms

  • draw
  • tap

Antonyms

  • bung
  • reseal