cored

adjective

\ ˈkȯrd

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Definition of cored

: having a core of a specified kind —usually used in combination a balsa-cored deck

Examples of cored in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But a spherical torus like NSTX resembles a cored apple. — Adrian Cho, Science | AAAS, "After decades of decline, the U.S. national fusion lab seeks a rebirth," 6 Feb. 2020 Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 small fennel bulb, quartered, cored, and chopped 2 zucchini, chopped 8 oz. — Laura Washburn, House Beautiful, "Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe: Soup au Pistou," 23 Jan. 2013 Ramp up the oven to 450° and put 4 large, cored tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet/casserole thing for 35-ish minutes, until their skin is browned. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit, "I Bring This Salsa to Every Party, Then Eat It Alone in a Corner," 2 Feb. 2018

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“Cored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cored. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.

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