uncork

[ uhn-kawrk ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to draw the cork from.

  2. Informal. to release or unveil; unleash: to uncork one's pent-up emotions.

Origin of uncork

1
First recorded in 1720–30; un-2 + cork

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uncork

/ (ʌnˈkɔːk) /


verb(tr)
  1. to draw the cork from (a bottle, etc)

  2. to release or unleash (emotions, etc)

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