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cork

UK
/kɔːk/
US
/kɔrk/

Translations

corknoun
corks
pl
UK
/kɔːk/
US
/kɔrk/
The cork popped out of the champagne bottle.
Пробка вылетела из бутылки шампанского.
Additional translations
крышка
затычка
уплотнитель
Synonyms
stopper
bung
plug
corking
corkwood
corkverb
corked
Past Simple
corked
Past Participle
corking
Gerund
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.
Additional translations
запечатывать
Synonyms
seal
close
plug
stopper
corkadjective
more cork
Comp.
most cork
Super.
UK
/kɔːk/
US
/kɔrk/
Used attributively to describe something made of or resembling cork (e.g. "cork tiles").

Definitions

corknoun
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.
corkadjective
Made of cork or resembling cork.
The room was fitted with cork flooring for better insulation.
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