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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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CorkscrewCorkscrew - Wikipedia

    A corkscrew is a tool for drawing corks from wine bottles and other household bottles that may be sealed with corks. In its traditional form, a corkscrew simply consists of a pointed metallic helix (often called the "worm") attached to a handle, which the user screws into the cork and pulls to extract it. Corkscrews are necessary because corks ...

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

    noun. 1. 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. adjective. 2. resembling a corkscrew; helical; spiral. transitive verb or intransitive verb. 3. to move in a spiral or zigzag course.

  5. 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.

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

    Take the quiz. The meaning of CORKSCREW is a device for drawing corks from bottles that has a pointed spiral piece of metal turned by a handle.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of corkscrew – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    CORKSCREW definition: a piece of equipment used for pulling corks out of wine bottles. Learn more.

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

    Oct 24, 2024 · IPA guide. Other forms: corkscrews; corkscrewed; corkscrewing. Definitions of corkscrew. noun. a bottle opener that pulls corks. synonyms: bottle screw. see more.