uncork

[ uhn-kawrk ]

verb (used with object)

1. to draw the cork from.
2. Informal. to release or unveil; unleash:

   to uncork one's pent-up emotions.

uncork

/ ʌnˈkɔːk /

verb

1. to draw the cork from (a bottle, etc)
2. to release or unleash (emotions, etc)

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncork¹

First recorded in 1720–30; un- ² + cork

Example Sentences

That gave the Dodgers a one-run lead that increased an inning later after Machado lazily uncorked a wild throw to first that led to another Dodgers run.

From Los Angeles Times

Corkage fees are to recoup the costs of serving the alcohol - the time spent uncorking the wine, pouring it and washing up afterwards, and sometimes bringing the wine to the right temperature as well.

From BBC

The Democratic National Convention, so far, has maintained the organic energy of a champagne bottle being uncorked —and that momentum appears to be causing the Trump campaign to short-circuit.

From Salon

He proceeded to uncork a lifetime’s worth of Eastside memories in five minutes as we enjoyed our appetizer of macaroni soup.

From Los Angeles Times

The home favourite uncorked the good stuff on Friday when it mattered though.

From BBC

Related Words

• decipher
• undo
• unravel