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cork
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kuɾˈtikɐ/cor·ti·ça
Definition
1The 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