uncork
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un·cork
(ŭn-kôrk′)tr.v. un·corked, un·cork·ing, un·corks
1. To draw the cork from.
2. To free from a sealed or constrained state.
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uncork
(ʌnˈkɔːk)vb (tr)
1. to draw the cork from (a bottle, etc)
2. to release or unleash (emotions, etc)
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un•cork
(ʌnˈkɔrk)v.t.
1. to draw the cork from.
2. Informal. to release or unleash.
[1720–30]
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uncork
Past participle: uncorked
Gerund: uncorking
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| Verb | 1. |  uncork - release; "uncork his anger" unleash - release or vent; "unleash one's anger" |
| 2. |  uncork - draw the cork from (bottles); "uncork the French wine" |
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Translations
korkatariuhtaista
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uncork
vt bottle → entkorken; (fig) → herauslassen
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