cork

UK
/kɔːk/
US
/kɔrk/

Übersetzungen

corksubstantiv
corks
Pl.
UK
/kɔːk/
US
/kɔrk/
The cork popped out of the champagne bottle.
Пробка вылетела из бутылки шампанского.
corkverb
corked
Präteritum
corked
Partizip Perfekt
corking
Gerundium
UK
/kɔːk/
US
/kɔrk/
He decided to cork the wine bottle to preserve its freshness.
Он решил закупоривать бутылку вина, чтобы сохранить его свежесть.
She used a piece of cloth to cork the hole in the barrel.
Она использовала кусок ткани, чтобы затыкать отверстие в бочке.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
corkadjektiv
more cork
Komp.
most cork
Super.
UK
/kɔːk/
US
/kɔrk/
Used attributively to describe something made of or resembling cork (e.g. "cork tiles").

Definitionen

corksubstantiv
A buoyant, light brown substance obtained from the outer layer of the bark of the cork oak tree, used for making stoppers for bottles, floats, and other products.
The wine bottle was sealed with a cork to preserve its flavor.
A stopper for a bottle or jug, typically made of cork or a similar material.
She pulled the cork out of the champagne bottle with a loud pop.
A small float used on a fishing line or net to keep it at the desired depth.
The fisherman watched the cork bob on the surface of the water, waiting for a bite.
corkverb
To seal a bottle or container with a cork.
She carefully corked the wine bottle after pouring a glass.
To stop up or close tightly.
He corked the hole in the boat to prevent it from sinking.
corkadjektiv
Made of cork or resembling cork.
The room was fitted with cork flooring for better insulation.