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kierretty — meaning in English

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English meaning

corkscrew noun A tool with a metal spiral used for pulling corks out of bottles.

Senses

kierretty is used for these senses in English:

corkscrew Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.
turbinate Shaped or spinning like a top (spinning top).
turbinate In the shape of a coil.

corkscrew — full definition

noun A tool with a metal spiral used for pulling corks out of bottles.
adj Shaped like a tight spiral.
verb To move or twist in a tight spiral path.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

kierre kierteinen korkkiruuvi kiemurrella hyrrämäinen kierukkamainen