Cork
kɔːrk
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Definition of Cork - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
geographycity in southern Ireland
  • Cork is a vibrant city with rich history.
metropolis municipality
2.
irish regioncounty in southwestern Ireland
  • County Cork is known for its scenic landscapes.
area district region
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Origin of Cork

Irish, Corcaigh (marsh)

Terms with Cork included in their meaning

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popn.
sound
loud sharp sound like a cork popping
sports
badminton equipment with feathers and cork
sports
hard ball with cork interior and leather exterior
flooring material
material made from linseed oil and powdered cork used for floor coverings
wine
thin metal cover over a wine bottle cork
village in Ireland
village in County Cork, Ireland, by the coast
sports
practice cricket ball made of cork and rubber
plant
tissue in plants that produces cork

Examples of Cork in a sentence

  • The university in Cork attracts students worldwide.
  • Cork has a rich cultural heritage.
  • Many tourists visit Cork for its festivals.

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  1. French:Cork, ...
  2. German:Cork, Grafschaft Cork, ...
  3. Italian:Cork, contea di Cork, ...
  4. Spanish:Cork, ...
  5. Portuguese:Cork, Condado de Cork, ...
  6. Chinese:科克, 科克郡, ...
  7. Japanese:コーク, コーク郡, ...
  8. Arabic:كُورْك, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹרְק, ...
  10. Russian:Корк, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Корк, графство Корк, ...
  12. Hindi:कॉर्क, ...
cork
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cork: bottle stopper traditionally made from tree bark
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Definition of cork - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
packagingbottle stopper traditionally made from tree bark
  • He pulled the cork from the wine bottle.
bung plug stopper
2.
plantTECH.protective layer of dead cells in woody plantsTECH.
  • The cork protects the plant from water loss.
bark periderm
3.
fishingTECH.small float attached to a fishing lineTECH.
  • The cork bobbed on the water's surface.
bobber float
4.
sportsTECH.aerial maneuver with heels over head rotationTECH.
  • He performed a perfect cork during the competition.
flip

Verb

tr.
1.
bottle sealingseal a bottle using a tapered stopper
  • He corked the wine bottle tightly.
plug seal stopper
2.
injurySlangUKinjure through a blow causing a bruiseSlangUK
  • He corked his leg during the match.
bruise contuse
3.
constructionTECH.fill a hollow object using a small woody plug to alter weightTECH.
  • The craftsman corked the bat for better performance.
plug seal stopper

Adjective

1.
materialsmade from lightweight bottle-sealing tree bark
  • She bought a cork board to pin her notes on..
corky
2.
sportsRareSlanghaving a head over heels rotationRareSlang
  • He executed a perfect cork trick on the snowboard.
rotational spinning twisting
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Images of cork

  • cork: bottle stopper traditionally made from tree bark
    bottle stopper traditionally made from tree bark
  • cork: protective layer of dead cells in woody plants
    protective layer of dead cells in woody plants
  • cork: small float attached to a fishing line
    small float attached to a fishing line

Expressions with cork

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open a bottle by removing the cork
Let's pop the cork to celebrate the New Year!
close a bottle with a cork
She corked it after pouring the wine.
seal a bottle with a cork
He decided to cork up the wine for later.
remove a cork from a bottle quickly
He popped a cork to celebrate the win.
open a bottle, especially of champagne
They popped their corks to celebrate the victory.
stop talking or making noise
Hey, put a cork in it and let me think!

Origin of cork

Spanish, corcho (bark of cork oak)

Examples of cork in a sentence

  • He collected corks from different wine bottles.
  • Cork is harvested from the outer layer of the tree.
  • The cork layer helps insulate the plant.
  • He adjusted the cork to improve visibility.
  • The cork signaled a fish on the line.
  • The athlete's cork was the highlight of the event.

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  1. French:bouchon, reboucher, ...
  2. German:Korken, verkorken, ...
  3. Italian:tappo, tappare, ...
  4. Spanish:corcho, encorchar, ...
  5. Portuguese:rolha, rolhar, ...
  6. Chinese:软木塞, 用软木塞塞紧, ...
  7. Japanese:コルク栓, コルクで栓をする, ...
  8. Arabic:سدادة الفلين, سَدَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פַּקַּק שֶׁעָם, לְפַקֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:пробка, закупорить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пробка, закупорити, ...
  12. Hindi:डाट, कॉर्क लगाना, ...

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