uncork
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un·cork

transitive verb \ˌən-ˈkrk\

Definition of UNCORK

1
: to draw a cork from <uncork a bottle>
2
a : to release from a sealed or pent-up state <uncork a surprise>
b : to let go : release <uncork a wild pitch>

Examples of UNCORK

  1. uncork a bottle of wine
  2. The incident uncorked years of pent-up anger and frustration.

First Known Use of UNCORK

1709

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