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Meaning of the word corked in English

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corked

US /kɔːrkt/
UK /kɔːkt/
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Adjective

1.

stoppered with a cork

Example:
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The bottle was securely corked.
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He picked up the corked wine bottle.
2.

(of wine) spoiled by a tainted cork, having an unpleasant musty smell

Example:
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This wine tastes corked; it has a strange, damp cardboard flavor.
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The sommelier immediately identified the corked bottle.
Synonym:
tainted spoiled musty off

Verb

to close (a bottle) with a cork

Example:
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She carefully corked the wine bottle after pouring a glass.
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Remember to cork the bottle tightly to preserve the freshness.
Synonym:
stopper plug seal
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