corkscrew

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.
The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.
A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
A type of inversion used in roller coasters.

adj

verb

To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.
To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.
To extract information or consent from someone.

/ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ En-us-corkscrew.ogg en-au-corkscrew.ogg

corkscrew corkscrews corkscrewing corkscrewed

From cork + screw.

bottle screw cork puller helical spiral

corkscrew flower corkscrew grass corkscrew hazel corkscrewlike corkscrew physa corkscrew stake corkscrew stroke corkscrewy devil's corkscrew

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