corked Definition
- 1(of wine) tainted with a cork that has spoiled and given the wine a bad taste and smell
- 2(of a baseball pitch) thrown with a spin that causes the ball to swerve in the opposite direction to that expected
Using corked: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "corked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The wine tasted corked, so we sent it back.
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The pitcher threw a corked ball that surprised the batter.
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The corked bottle of wine was a disappointment.
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The sommelier confirmed that the wine was corked.
corked Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: corked in Brief
'Corked' [kawrkt] describes wine that has been tainted by a spoiled cork, giving it a bad taste and smell. It can also refer to a baseball pitch that swerves in the opposite direction to that expected. Examples include 'The wine tasted corked, so we sent it back.' and 'The pitcher threw a corked ball that surprised the batter.'
