Antonyms for cork

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kawrk

Phonetic Transcription : kɔrk

Definition of cork

Origin : c.1300, from Spanish alcorque "cork sole," probably via Arabic and ultimately from Latin quercus "oak" (see Quercus) or cortex (genitive corticis) "bark" (see corium).

noun type of plug

Example sentences :

Pour it through a funnel into half-pint bottles, and cork them well.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Then pour off the thin liquid from the top, and cork the jug tightly.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

When they are cold, tie up the jar; covering the cork with leather.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Put the mixture into a stone jug, or a demijohn, and cork it tightly.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Of course the Californians were wide awake for the drawing of the cork.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 14, July 2, 1870 » by Various

Finally he replaced the cork and returned the bottle to its hiding place.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

As soon as he removes the cork, the water will pour out of the holes at the bottom.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, June 29, 1880 » by Various

Put some quicklime and red orpiment in water, place some warm ashes under it for a whole day, filter the liquor, and cork it down.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

Keep it in a cool place for two or three hours, then put it into small phials, holding one or two ounces each, and cork it close.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

If a cork is forced down even with the mouth of the bottle, it is too small, and should be drawn, that a larger one may be put in.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

Synonyms for cork

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