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- pronunciation:
- kork
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A cork is something that fits into the top part of an open bottle. The cork keeps air from getting into the bottle. It can also keep liquid in the bottle from pouring out if the bottle falls over.
Wine bottles often come with corks in them. You have to take out the cork before you can pour the wine out.
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| definition 2: |
Cork is the bark of a certain kind of tree. This tree is called a cork. The bark is used to make things such as corks for bottles. Cork is very soft and very light in weight. It floats easily on water.
Cork is often used to make the surface of bulletin boards. Because cork is soft, it's easy to push tacks or pins into it.
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| related words: |
cap, lid, plug |
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