Definition of cork
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the elastic tough outer tissue of the cork oak that is used especially for stoppers and insulation
b
: phellem
2
: a usually cork stopper for a bottle or jug
3
: a fishing float
cork
verb
corked; corking; corks
Definition of cork (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to furnish or fit with cork or a cork
2
: to stop up with a cork
cork a bottle
3
: to blacken with burnt cork
corked faces
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The first known use of cork was in the 14th century
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