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cork

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kuɾˈtikɐ/cor·ti·ça

Definition

1

The lightweight, elastic outer layer of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber), used to make stoppers, insulation, etc.

Usage examples

Cork is harvested from the bark of the cork oak.
The bulletin board is made of cork.

Synonyms

Common combinations

cork oakcork stoppercork boardcork extraction