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Cork
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Simple meaning
What does Cork mean?
Cork is a light material or a bottle stopper.
Dictionary definition
a light material from tree bark, or a stopper used to close a bottle; as a verb, to close with a cork.
Example sentences
Cork in a sentence
easy
The cork floated in the water.
medium
She pushed the cork back into the bottle.
hard
The bulletin board was made from cork so notes could be pinned to it.
Synonyms
Words like Cork
stopperA plug used to close a bottle.
plugSomething used to block an opening.
Antonyms
Opposite words
openingA hole or space that is not blocked.
unsealed bottleA bottle without a cork or cap closing it.
Word family
Cork word family
Base word
cork
noun
cork
A light material or bottle stopper.
noun
corks
More than one cork.
verb
corked
Closed with a cork in the past.
verb
corking
Closing with a cork now.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does cork mean?
Cork is a light material and can also be used as a bottle stopper.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to cork when it means a bottle closer?
A cork can work as a stopper for a bottle.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses cork correctly?
A cork can seal or close a bottle.
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