cork

/kˈɔːk/

/ˈkɔɹk/

Cork

a versatile material derived from the outer bark of the cork oak tree, known for its lightweight, elastic, and impermeable qualities, used in various applications

the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle)

synonyms : bottle cork

a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line

synonyms : bob

bobber

bobfloat

a port city in southern Ireland

(botany) outer tissue of bark; a protective layer of dead cells

synonyms : phellem

to cork

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

stuff with cork

close a bottle with a cork

synonyms : cork up

antonyms : uncork

Examples

1. Who puts cork on-- mustard?

2. Popping the cork!

3. This piece of plastic, ejects the cork.

4. All right, pop the cork.