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    corkscrew
    /ˈkɔːkskruː/

    noun

    • 1. a device for pulling corks from bottles, consisting of a spiral metal rod that is inserted into the cork, and a handle that extracts it.

    verb

    • 1. move or twist in a spiral motion: "the plane was corkscrewing towards the earth"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCORKSCREW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CORKSCREW definition: 1. a device for removing corks from bottles, that consists of a handle with a twisted metal rod to…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › corkscrewCorkscrew Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jul 25, 2012 · : to twist into a spiral. intransitive verb. : to move in a winding course. Synonyms. Adjective. coiling. helical. involute. screwlike. spiral. winding. Verb.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › corkscrewCorkscrew - definition of corkscrew by The Free Dictionary

    1. (Tools) a device for drawing corks from bottles, typically consisting of a pointed metal spiral attached to a handle or screw mechanism. 2. (Boxing) boxing slang a blow that ends with a twist of the fist, esp one intended to cut the opponent. 3. ( modifier) resembling a corkscrew in shape.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCORKSCREW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. a device for pulling corks out of bottles, usually a spiral-shaped piece of steel with a point at one end and a handle at the other. adjective. 2. shaped like a corkscrew; spiral. verb intransitive, verb transitive. 3. to move in a spiral; twist.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › corkscrewCORKSCREW Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Corkscrew definition: an instrument typically consisting of a metal spiral with a sharp point at one end and a transverse handle at the other, used for drawing corks from bottles.. See examples of CORKSCREW used in a sentence.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCORKSCREW | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    CORKSCREW meaning: 1. a device for removing corks from bottles, that consists of a handle with a twisted metal rod to…. Learn more.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › corkscrewCorkscrew Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Corkscrew Definition. A device for pulling corks out of bottles, usually a spiral-shaped piece of steel with a point at one end and a handle at the other. The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew. (boxing, martial arts) A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcorkscrew noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of corkscrew noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordCORKSCREW - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "CORKSCREW" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › corkscrewCorkscrew - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    IPA guide. Other forms: corkscrews; corkscrewed; corkscrewing. Definitions of corkscrew. noun. a bottle opener that pulls corks. synonyms: bottle screw. see more.