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cork in Malay

gabus

/kɔːk//kɔɹk/

cork in Malay: gabus, penyumbat botol. In English, cork means the dead protective tissue between the bark and cambium in woody plants, with suberin deposits making it impervious to gasses and water.

Malay words for cork

phellem of the cork oak
gabus
bottle stopper
penyumbat botol, gabus

English meaning of cork

  1. noun The dead protective tissue between the bark and cambium in woody plants, with suberin deposits making it impervious to gasses and water.
  2. noun The phellem of the cork oak, used for making bottle stoppers, flotation devices, and insulation material.
  3. noun A bottle stopper made from this or any other material.
  4. noun An angling float, also traditionally made of oak cork.

Full definition of cork

cork in a sentence

  • Snobs feel it's hard to call it wine with a straight face when the cork is made of plastic.
  • He corked his bat, which was discovered when it broke, causing a controversy.
  • The vicious tackle corked his leg.

Synonyms of cork

cork in other languages

Questions about cork in Malay

What is the meaning of cork in Malay?
Cork in Malay is gabus, penyumbat botol.
Apakah maksud cork dalam bahasa Melayu?
Cork: gabus, penyumbat botol.
What does cork mean in English?
Cork means the dead protective tissue between the bark and cambium in woody plants, with suberin deposits making it impervious to gasses and water.

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