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cork⋅er

[kawr-ker]
–noun
1. a person or thing that corks.
2. Informal. something that closes a discussion or settles a question.
3. Informal. someone or something that is astonishing or excellent.

Origin:
1715–25; cork + -er 1 ; defs. 2–3 of unclear relation to def. 1 and perh. of distinct orig.
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cork·er   (kôr'kər)   
n.  
  1. One that corks bottles, for example.

  2. Slang A remarkable or astounding person or thing.

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