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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