cork
Aussprache: [kɔrk]
Wort
Kontext: „material“
(noun) a lightweight material made from the bark of the cork oak tree. It is used for various things, like bottle stoppers and bulletin boards.
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The cork on the bottle sealed it tightly to keep the wine fresh.
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There was no cork on the bottle, so it spilled everywhere.
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What is cork made from?
Kontext: „bottle closure“
(noun) a plug often made of cork that is used to seal the opening of a bottle, particularly wine bottles. It keeps the contents from spilling out and getting spoiled.
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She carefully pulled the cork out of the wine bottle before pouring.
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The cork was damaged, and wine leaked out of the bottle.
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Did you remember to remove the cork before serving the drink?
Kontext: „stop something“
(verb) to seal a bottle or container with a cork or to stop something from coming out. Imagine putting a cover on a bottle to keep the juice inside.
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He corked the bottle after filling it with lemonade.
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She forgot to cork the bottle, so the soda went flat.
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Can you cork the bottle to keep the juice fresh?
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