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.”

The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.

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

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

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

To extract information or consent from someone.

Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.