English Explanatory Dictionary

uncork

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To open (a bottle or other container sealed with a cork or stopper) by removing the cork or stopper from.
  2. To release.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈkɔː(ɹ)k/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-uncork.wav

Word forms

uncork uncorks uncorking uncorked

Etymology

From un- + cork.

Translations

Finnish: riuhtaista
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