Pronunciations (2)
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/kɔːf/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/kɔɹf/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
A large basket, especially as used for coal.
- Examples
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Why, I am simple as a pony, Sir […]?– born in a Drift, a Corf for my cradle, and nought but the Back-shift for Schoolmasters there […]?
A container (basket, wooden box with holes etc.) used to store live fish underwater.
A wooden frame, sled, or low-wheeled wagon, to convey coal or ore in the mines.