Corkscrew

noun

  1. An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.

    I opened the wine with a corkscrew.

  2. The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.

  3. A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.

Synonyms: bottle screw, cork puller

verb

  1. To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.

  2. To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.

  3. To extract information or consent from someone.

Synonyms: spiral

adjective

  1. Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.

Synonyms: helical

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