CORKS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word corks. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CORKS
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| bungs | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask verb • give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on • close with a cork or stopper | ||||||||
| plugs | nounn | |||||||
noun • blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly • a wad of something chewable as tobacco • blatant or sensational promotion • electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark • an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection • an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire • an old or over-worked horse verb • fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug • persist in working hard • deliver a quick blow to • make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote • replace the center of a coin with a baser metal • insert a plug into • insert as a plug | ||||||||
| stoppers | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down • a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply • (bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit • blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly verb • close or secure with or as if with a stopper | ||||||||
| bob | nounn | |||||||
noun • a former monetary unit in Great Britain • a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around • a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism • a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string • a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line • a short or shortened tail of certain animals • a short abrupt inclination (as of the head) verb • move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement • ride a bobsled • remove or shorten the tail of an animal • make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect • cut hair in the style of a bob | ||||||||
| bobber | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line | ||||||||
| bobfloat | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line | ||||||||
| phellem | nounn | |||||||
noun • (botany) outer tissue of bark; a protective layer of dead cells | ||||||||
| bottle cork | nounn | |||||||
noun • the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle) | ||||||||
| cork up | ||||||||
verb • close a bottle with a cork | ||||||||
