corking

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of stopping the neck of a bottle with a cork.

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Rhymes

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orking , perking , workring

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Variants

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corking , cork , corked , corks

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'corc', meaning 'bark' or 'rind'.

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Trivia

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1. Corks were originally made from tree bark, but now most are made from compressed cork particles.

2. Corks expand slightly when wet, creating a tight seal.

3. Corks can be reused, but they may absorb some of the wine's aroma and flavor with each use.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bottle Stopper: An alternative to corks for sealing bottles.

2. Cork Taint: A common problem in wine production, causing a musty or moldy taste and smell.

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Culture

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In the context of wine, corking is a critical process to ensure the wine remains fresh and free of contaminants.

How to Memorize "corking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of inserting a cork into the neck of a wine bottle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'corking' with the act of stopping a bottle with a cork.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Close the bottle with a cork to keep the wine from being sour'.

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