noun
corkscrew
KAWK-skroo
Corkscrew (noun) means a tool with a metal spiral used for pulling corks out of bottles. Example: “He rummaged through the drawer looking for the corkscrew.”
noun
1
A tool with a metal spiral used for pulling corks out of bottles.
"He rummaged through the drawer looking for the corkscrew."
adj
1
Shaped like a tight spiral.
"The pig had a curly, corkscrew tail."
verb
1
To move or twist in a tight spiral path.
"The plane corkscrewed down through the clouds during the stunt display."
How to use corkscrew
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bottle-opening tool with a spiral spike, or anything shaped or moving like one.
Common pairings
corkscrew curls
corkscrew motion
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Word forms
- Plural
- corkscrews
- Third person singular
- corkscrews
- Past tense
- corkscrewed
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Etymology
A compound of "cork" and "screw," describing the tool's spiral screw shape.
Synonyms
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spiral
bottle screw
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Frequently asked questions
What does “corkscrew” mean?
The word “corkscrew” means a tool with a metal spiral used for pulling corks out of bottles. In plain terms, a bottle-opening tool with a spiral spike, or anything shaped or moving like one.
How do you pronounce “corkscrew”?
“Corkscrew” is pronounced KAWK-skroo (/ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ in IPA).
How do you use “corkscrew” in a sentence?
Here is “corkscrew” used in a sentence: “He rummaged through the drawer looking for the corkscrew.”
What part of speech is “corkscrew”?
Depending on how it is used, “corkscrew” can be a noun, an adjective and a verb.
How many meanings does “corkscrew” have?
“Corkscrew” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tool with a metal spiral used for pulling corks out of bottles.
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