cork
//kɔːk//
Noun
corkSingular
corksPlural
1
A buoyant, light brown material obtained from the bark of the cork oak tree, used for bottle stoppers, flooring, and insulation.
Cork is a natural material used to make wine bottle stoppers.
2
A stopper made of cork or similar material, used to seal bottles, especially wine bottles.
She pulled the cork out of the wine bottle.
Verb
corkInfinitive
corkPresent tense
corkedPast tense
corkedPast participle
corkingPresent participle
corksThird-person singular
1
To seal or close a bottle or container with a cork.
She corked the wine bottle to keep it fresh.
2
To restrain or suppress something, such as emotions or information.
She corked her anger and remained calm during the meeting.