uncorked; uncorking; uncorks
Definition of uncork
1 : to draw a cork from
uncork a bottle
2a : to release from a sealed or pent-up state
uncork a surprise
b : to let go : release uncork a wild pitch
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The first known use of uncork was in 1709
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