cork
v.— «Cyclists in the group were performing a technique called “corking,” which involves a few cyclists blocking traffic so other riders can safely pass.» —“Critical Mass incident sparks safety conversation” by Sasha London Capitol Hill Times (Seattle, Washington) Aug. 10, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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