What does uncork mean?
Uncork means (transitive) To open (a bottle or other container sealed with a cork or stopper) by removing the cork or stopper from..
Uncork
/ʌnˈkɔː(ɹ)k/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To open (a bottle or other container sealed with a cork or stopper) by removing the cork or stopper from..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To open (a bottle or other container sealed with a cork or stopper) by removing the cork or stopper from.
- (transitive) To release.
Example Sentences
uncork a bottle of wine
After Compiègne, André uncorked a bottle of his Vin Rosé which went down uncommonly well and we reached Aulnoye without further incident.
The 11 September attacks uncorked a whirlwind of outlandish conspiracy theories.
In Chile in 2017, for example, historic rains uncorked a gargantuan landslide near a receding glacier.
Synonyms for uncork
Antonyms for uncork
Related Words
Word Forms
- uncorks
- uncorking
- uncorked
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for uncork?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of uncork?
Possible antonyms include cork, cork up.
How do you use uncork in a sentence?
uncork a bottle of wine
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