Definition of uncork
transitive verb
1 : to draw a cork from uncork a bottle
2a : to release from a sealed or pent-up state uncork a surpriseb : to let go : release uncork a wild pitch
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Examples of uncork in a sentence
uncork a bottle of wine
The incident uncorked years of pent-up anger and frustration.
1709
First Known Use of uncork
1709
UNCORK Defined for English Language Learners
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un·cork
\ˌən-ˈkȯrk\
Definition of uncork for English Language Learners
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: to remove a cork from (a bottle)
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: to allow (something that was contained or controlled) to come out, escape, etc.
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