Definition: A material or object that is often used to seal bottles, made from the bark of the cork oak tree or other similar materials.

Example: He removed the cork from the wine bottle before pouring a glass.

Definition: To seal or stop something, often a bottle, using a cork or similar object.

Example: He decided to cork the bottle to keep the wine fresh.

Definition: A fee that a restaurant charges for serving a bottle of wine or liquor that the customer brought from outside instead of buying from the restaurant.

Example: The restaurant has a corkage fee of $20 for each bottle of wine you bring.

Definition: Describing something that is sealed with a cork or has been affected by a cork, often in a negative way, such as in flavor.

Example: The wine was corked, giving it an unpleasant taste.

Definition: Having a texture or quality similar to cork; often used to describe something that is buoyant or light.

Example: The corkier material made the boat float better on the water.

Definition: The most corky; having the most characteristics of being lively, quirky, or eccentric.

Example: Her corkiest outfit was a bright pink dress with polka dots and mismatched shoes.

Definition: The quality of being like cork, which is a lightweight and buoyant material often used for stoppers or insulation.

Example: The corkiness of the material made it perfect for insulating the walls.

Definition: A tool used to remove corks from bottles, featuring a spiral metal piece that is twisted into the cork and pulled out.

Example: He used a corkscrew to open the bottle of wine.

Definition: To move or cause to move in a spiral or winding path.

Example: The car corkscrewed down the mountain road, twisting and turning sharply.

Definition: To form hard particles or become grainy, often used in the context of snow or other materials.

Example: After the snow melts all day, it corns up at night for fine conditions.

Definition: A type of tall grass plant that produces large ears filled with grains, commonly used as food for humans and animals.

Example: The farmer harvested the corn from the field in late summer.

Definition: A type of flatbread made from cornmeal, often cooked on a griddle or in a skillet.

Example: For breakfast, I enjoyed a warm corncake topped with butter and syrup.

Definition: The central part of an ear of corn that holds the kernels together, usually thick and cylindrical.

Example: After eating the corn, we used the corncob to make a pipe.