uncork
Americanverb (used with object)
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to draw the cork from.
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Informal. to release or unveil; unleash.
to uncork one's pent-up emotions.
verb
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to draw the cork from (a bottle, etc)
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to release or unleash (emotions, etc)
Etymology
Origin of uncork
Example Sentences
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Uncork this to enjoy with a wintry braise or stew and tell your smart speaker to play some French bistro music.
From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2021
Uncork a bottle of ginger ale, shake the bottle, and lead the gas that comes off through lime-water.
From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study by Ontario. Ministry of Education
Uncork, un-kork, v.t. to draw the cork from.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
Uncork a vial, each of you, and sprinkle the liquid in here on the bedding of at least half a dozen soldiers.
From Uncle Sam's Boys with Pershing's Troops Dick Prescott at Grips with the Boche by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
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