Homonym: Corking (Excellent)
Corking is a technique used in the sport of baseball to enhance a bat's performance. This involves hollowing out the inside of a wooden bat and filling it with a lightweight material, such as cork or foam. The idea is that this modification reduces the bat's weight, allowing players to swing it faster and generate more power when hitting the ball.
However, corking is considered illegal in professional baseball and can lead to penalties for players caught using a corked bat. The practice is often viewed as a form of cheating, as it can provide an unfair advantage over opponents.