CORKING


Meaning of CORKING in English

I. adjective

Etymology: from present participle of cork (II) (influenced in meaning by corker )

: extremely fine : extraordinarily good

a corking satire … which I conjure you to read — H.J.Laski

a pitcher with a corking fast ball

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: from gerund of cork (II)

: impairment of the quality of wine or brandy usually by the action of an injurious microorganism and perhaps resulting from a tainted cork or a seal that is not airtight

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