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Cork
kɔːk
Cork definitions
noun
cork
corks
- a buoyant light brown substance obtained from the outer layer of the bark of the cork oak
"vinyl-coated cork is practical as a floor covering"
- a protective layer of dead cells immediately below the bark of woody plants
- a bottle stopper made of cork or a similar material
"he pulled out the cork and commenced pouring the wine"
- a piece of cork used as a float for a fishing line or net
"the little steamer was tossed about like a cork"
verb
cork
corked
corking
corks
- close or seal (a bottle) with a cork
"the bottles were tightly corked and wired"
- draw with burnt cork
"he had corked a moustache on his upper lip"
- illicitly hollow out (a baseball bat) and fill it with cork to make it lighter
"the balls are doctored and the bats are corked"
- suffer a painful bruising injury to (a limb) as a result of a heavy blow, especially while participating in a contact sport
"he corked his thigh and limped off"