Definitions for "Corking"
To put bungs into the empty stocks to test the bag for leaks. Four corks occupy the drone and pipe chanter stocks, and the blowpipe is used to fill the bag. 2. . To put bungs into the bushes to prevent the drones from sounding. This is an imperfect method of making a bagpipe take less air, and is usually used for beginners. 3. . To apply cork to the tenons as an alternative to hemp. 4. . The state of the tenons after the application of cork, e.g. "The corking was too loose after my friend borrowed my pipe."
adj. Excellent; splendid. Like spiffing. Often used sarcastically.
Keywords:  bully, smashing, neat, did, sports
very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
When the base of a stem ages and attains a cork-like appearance.
A term used to describe the act of suddenly slowing down by presenting a large horizontal surface area to the relative wind. From the perspective of others who are still in the vertical (fast) posture, the "corker" appears to pop up, much like a cork held under water, then released.
The placement of small pieces of cork or rubber on a cutting die, the purpose of which is to free the sheet from the die after cutting, as in paperboard and plastic sheets.