Core

/kษ”ห/

The meaning and definition of Core, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To remove the core of an apple or other fruit.
  2. To extract a sample with a drill.
noun
  1. The central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds.
    โ€œthe core of an apple or quinceโ€
  2. The most important part of a thing; the essence.
    โ€œthe core of a subjectโ€

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms crux gist

Origin

From Middle English core.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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