uncork

[ uhn-kawrk ]

verb (used with object)

1. to draw the cork from.
2. Informal. to release or unveil; unleash:

   to uncork one's pent-up emotions.

uncork

/ ʌnˈkɔːk /

verb

1. to draw the cork from (a bottle, etc)
2. to release or unleash (emotions, etc)

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncork¹

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

Example Sentences

Walking up from behind Johnson, the lefty uncorked a sucker punch, igniting the biggest fight the NBA had seen in years just moments after the flame had almost been extinguished.

From FiveThirtyEight

In what might sound like a paradox, there are special teams coaches who would worry about their punter uncorking such a ferocious ball.

From FiveThirtyEight

And to show his daughter that video of the dog, hopefully to uncork yet one more laugh.

From The Daily Beast

You must uncork that vial and fling the contents into his face.

From Project Gutenberg

The guides called it bouchee, "corked," and leaped out gayly into the water with their axes to "uncork" it.

From Project Gutenberg

Keep on hammering the line, and if you find that won't work, uncork that variation of the forward pass.

From Project Gutenberg

Argensola suggested that this would be a good opportunity to uncork one of the many bottles which he was keeping in the kitchen.

From Project Gutenberg

We shall uncork four bottles of our wine, which will probably be all right.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• decipher
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• unravel