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core

Definition

  • noun: the central part of a fruit (such as an apple) that contains the seeds
  • noun: a central and often foundational part usually distinct from the enveloping part by a difference in nature
  • verb: to remove a core from (a fruit)
  • verb: to remove a core from
  • synonyms: assemblage, core memory, random access memory

Examples

  • He knows that he can count on the support of a 'hard core' of party loyalists.

  • The 'core' of the government's plan is to provide loans for small businesses.

  • an apple 'corer' [=a device that is used to remove the core from an apple]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm checking. She's almost up. Now, this is it. I'll get her ready. You see them? You see them? The red truck went toward the core! Is he talking about Billy? Are you okay?! Yes! Keep going! Beltzer, we got a view! I see it! (..)
    1996 Twister
  • (..) Shit, horizontal rain! Hang on! Jesus, I've never seen clutter like this. I don't think anyone has. Flash frequencies are high. We're in the core. We got sisters! Oh, my God. Julia, I can't talk now. - We're under the flanking line. - I realise that. (..)
    1996 Twister