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corking

verb

Form of cork , present participle of cork.

Simple meaning

To seal or stop up.

Pronunciation

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kawrking

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ˈkɔɹkɪŋ

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Definition

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verb

  1. present participle of cork

    To seal or stop up, especially with a cork stopper.

  2. present participle of cork

    Stuff with cork

  3. present participle of cork

    To blacken (as) with a burnt cork.

  4. present participle of cork

    Close a bottle with a cork

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  • corknounBase word

    Outer bark of the cork oak.

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