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corking

The correct spelling is corking.

How to pronounce corking

verb

Say it like: Cor-kin-g

The correct spelling is corking. To seal or stop up, especially with a cork stopper. For example: "He corked his bat, which was discovered when it broke, causing a controversy."

Usage Examples

He corked his bat, which was discovered when it broke, causing a controversy.

The vicious tackle corked his leg.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To seal or stop up, especially with a cork stopper.
  2. 2.To blacken (as) with a burnt cork
  3. 3.To leave the cork in a bottle after attempting to uncork it.
  4. 4.To fill with cork, as the center of a baseball bat.
  5. 5.To injure through a blow; to induce a haematoma.

noun

  1. 1.The formation of white, cork-like striations on a jalapeño pepper.

adjective

  1. 1.Splendid, enjoyable, bang-up

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