cork Synonyms
Another word for cork
• noun (Context 1)
A cylindrical stopper made of cork or synthetic material, used to seal a bottle, especially a wine bottle.
"He used a metal corkscrew to carefully pull the stopper from the vintage bottle of red wine."
• noun (Context 2)
The buoyant, elastic, light brown substance obtained from the outer bark of the cork oak tree, widely used for bottle stoppers, bulletin boards, and insulation.
"The bulletin board on her office wall is made of natural phellem so she can easily pin up notes."
• verb (Context 3)
To close or seal a bottle, flask, or container with a cork.
"Remember to stopper the leftover olive oil tightly so it stays fresh in the pantry."
• noun (Context 4)
A small float attached to a fishing line or net to indicate when a fish bites or to keep the line suspended in the water.
"We watched the brightly painted bobber bob up and down on the surface of the quiet pond."
• verb (Context 5)
To hold back, restrain, or suppress emotions, speech, or feelings.
"He had to bottle up his frustration during the tense negotiation and remain diplomatic."
• verb (Context 6)
To blacken someone's face or skin with burnt cork, historically for theatrical makeup or camouflage.
"The night scouts used burnt wood and blacken to blacken their faces before crossing the field."
Opposites of cork
The opposite of cork shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: