ullage
/ˈʌl.ɪd͡ʒ/noun
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1
In a wine bottle, the empty space between the cork and the top of the wine.
2
In a cask or barrel, the empty space, occupied by air, that is created by not completely filling the cask or barrel, or through spillage.
3
The topping up of such a barrel with fresh wine.
4
In an industrial setting, the empty space in a tank, especially as for fuel.
5
Additional cargo of little or no value taken on to prevent movement or shifting of the purposive cargo.
6
Leftover wine surreptitiously drunk by waiters as they clear away the glasses.
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