uncork
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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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Synonyms & Antonyms for uncork
Synonyms
loose, loosen, release, unleash, unlock, unloose, unloosen
Antonyms
bridle, check, constrain, contain, control, curb, govern, hold, inhibit, regulate, rein (in), restrain, smother, tame
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After rallying Alabama from a 13–0 halftime deficit in the national title game against Georgia and uncorking a perfect 41-yard strike for the game-winning touchdown in overtime, Tagovailoa became a Tuscaloosa legend. — SI.com, "Behind the Scenes with Alabama Football," 4 May 2018 Brady finishes the drill by uncorking a rope in between the hashmarks at the 35 to the back right corner of the end zone. Touchdown! — Albert Breer, SI.com, "What Drama? It’s Business as Usual for Brady and the Patriots," 7 June 2018 The secret to the V-8's improvements is primarily the new transmission, which uncorks more of the engine's potential. — Joe Bruzek, USA TODAY, "Review: Ford's plush F-150 Platinum gets a V-8 update," 5 Jan. 2018 Josh Reddick uncorked two outfield assists in the fifth and seventh to deny him more run support. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Jose Altuve comes up big in Astros' late comeback win over Angels," 16 May 2018 Oregon's Damarcus Simpson uncorked a monster long jump, and the Ducks remained on pace to win a 12th consecutive men's team title on the first day of the Pac-12 Track & Field Championships Saturday at Stanford's Cobb Track and Angell Field. — Ken Goe, OregonLive.com, "Oregon men remain on pace for the Pac-12 track title; USC and Oregon in tussle for women's title," 12 May 2018 Back then, nature uncorked all manner of sinister specimens on earth and at sea, capping the epoch’s collection with the fearsome Tyrannosaur. — Mark Washburn, charlotteobserver, "The Dinosaur King in the Queen City? Charlotte kids might not believe the size of this experience | Charlotte Observer," 25 May 2018 Fisher yells after dressing down a quarterback who failed to take the proper path before uncorking a 60-yard touchdown pass. — Andy Staples, SI.com, "The Message Behind the Money: How Texas A&M Landed Jimbo Fisher," 28 June 2018 Later, Rauner is scheduled to appear at a vineyard in New Berlin to uncork an Illinois Bicentennial Wine. — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Morning Spin: Activists opposed to new police academy disrupt Emanuel speech, video shows," 1 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'uncork.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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uncork
verb
English Language Learners Definition of uncork
: to remove a cork from (a bottle)
: to allow (something that was contained or controlled) to come out, escape, etc.
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