cork
Pronunciation: [kɔrk]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The cork on the bottle sealed it tightly to keep the wine fresh.
Example
There was no cork on the bottle, so it spilled everywhere.
Example
What is cork made from?
Context: "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.
Example
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.
Example
Did you remember to remove the cork before serving the drink?
Context: "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.
Example
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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