Corkscrew

Quick meaning: Corkscrew is a noun meaning The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.

Meaning

The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.

More Meanings

1. (boxing, martial arts) A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
2. (amusement rides) A type of inversion used in roller coasters.
3. Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.
4. (intransitive) To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.
5. (transitive) To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.
6. (transitive, informal) To extract information or consent from someone.
7. An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.

Example Sentences

I opened the wine with a corkscrew.

A two-prong or ah-so corkscrew with sheath.

A corkscrew has a 90° turn just prior to the loop and a 90° turn just afterward.

A bubble rising rapidly in water describes a spiral closely resembling a corkscrew.

Word Forms

• corkscrews
• corkscrewing
• corkscrewed

Synonyms for corkscrew

Depending on context, synonyms include spiral, helical.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include spiral, opener, worm, screw, cradle, wrench.

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