corkscrew
Pronunciation
/ˈkɔɹksˌkɹu/

Definition & Meaning of "corkscrew"in English

Corkscrew
01

a small tool with a pointy spiral metal for pulling out corks from bottles

corkscrew definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
corkscrews

What is a "corkscrew"?

A corkscrew is a handheld tool used for removing corks from bottles, typically wine bottles. It typically consists of a metal spiral, with a pointed end for piercing the cork, attached to a handle or lever. To use a corkscrew, you insert the spiral into the center of the cork and then twist it into the cork until the spiral is fully inserted. Then, you use the handle or lever to pull the cork out of the bottle, using the leverage to ease it out smoothly. Corkscrews come in various styles, including simple handheld models, waiter's corkscrews with fold-out handles, and electric corkscrews that automatically remove the cork with the press of a button.

Examples
She struggled for a moment before remembering to use the corkscrew to open the bottle of wine for dinner.
to corkscrew
01

to move along a spiral or twisting path, often with rapid changes in direction

Grammatical Information
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
corkscrew
3rd person singular
corkscrews
Past simple
corkscrewed
Past participle
corkscrewed
Examples
The airplane corkscrewed down through the clouds.
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