cork

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A cork is when a spin is combined with a flip, resulting in an 'off-axis' direction of travel resembling a corkscrew.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Removing the cork reduces that pressure, allowing gas to separate into bubbles.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2025

Along with the occasional joke that pops off like a cork exiting a bottle of Moët & Chandon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Much to her delight, Brettler discovered Soriano’s original blueprints, along with laminate and cork samples, and a scrapbook detailing the construction process, stored beneath the house.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

“This’ll keep Madam Pomfrey happy,” said Professor Sprout, stoppering the last bottle with a cork.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling