crowncork
nounUK /ˈkraʊn.kɔːk/
US /ˈkraʊn.kɔːrk/
A crown cork is a little metal cap with wavy edges that seals a bottle.
Dad popped the crown cork off the soda bottle with a bottle opener.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The wavy metal edge of a bottle cap that grips the bottle's rim.
The crown cork bent slightly when he pried it loose.
3. A machine or tool used to press such caps onto bottles.
The old factory still uses a crown cork press on its bottling line.
4. A type of cork-lined metal cap used for beer and soft drink bottles.
Collectors trade rare crown corks from old breweries.