or+cork-tree

  • 41cork — [[t]kɔ͟ː(r)k[/t]] corks, corking, corked 1) N UNCOUNT Cork is a soft, light substance which forms the bark of a type of Mediterranean tree. ...cork floors. ...cork soled clogs. 2) N COUNT A cork is a piece of cork or plastic that is pushed into… …

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  • 42cork — cork1 [ko:k US ko:rk] n ↑corkscrew [Date: 1200 1300; Origin: Probably from Arabic qurq, from Latin cortex; CORTEX] 1.) [U] the ↑bark (=outer part) of a tree from southern Europe and North Africa, used to make things ▪ a cork bulletin board 2.) …

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  • 43tree — Synonyms and related words: Stammbaum, acacia, ailanthus, alder, alligator pear, allspice, almond, apple, apricot, ash, aspen, avocado, ax, balsa, balsam, banyan, bare pole, basswood, bay, bayberry, beech, betel palm, birch, block, bottle up,… …

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  • 44cork — kɔːk n. bark of the cork oak tree (used for making stoppers for bottles, etc.); stopper, plug; something made of cork v. close with a cork, cap …

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  • 45cork — 1 noun 1 (U) the bark (=outer part) of a tree from southern Europe and North Africa, used to make things: cork mats 2 (C) a long round piece of cork which is put into the top of a bottle, especially a wine bottle, to keep liquid inside 2 verb (T) …

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  • 46cork tile — noun : an elastic noiseless flooring tile made of cork shavings compressed and baked * * * cork tile, a tile made from tree bark and used for flooring …

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  • 47cork oak — type of tree whose bark is used in preparing objects made of cork (common in Mediterranean countries) …

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  • 48cork — [kɔːk] noun 1) [U] a soft light substance from the BARK (= outside part) of a special type of tree 2) [C] an object made from cork, used for closing the top of a bottle of wine …

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  • 49cork oak — /ˈkɔk oʊk/ (say kawk ohk) noun a species of oak tree, Quercus suber, found in Mediterranean countries, the bark of which yields cork …

  • 50cork oak — noun A type of evergreen oak tree, Quercus suber, native to southeast Europe and northwest Africa …

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