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
- 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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