corkscrew

US /ˈkɔːrk.skruː/
UK /ˈkɔːrk.skruː/
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a device for pulling corks from bottles, consisting of a spiral metal rod that is inserted into the cork and a handle that provides leverage for extraction.

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Can you find the corkscrew to open this wine bottle?
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The old corkscrew was difficult to use.
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bottle openerwine opener
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a spiral or helical shape or movement.

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The airplane performed a dramatic corkscrew dive.
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Her hair fell in long, beautiful corkscrews.
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spiralhelixcoil
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move in a spiral or helical course.

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The plane began to corkscrew downwards after the engine failed.
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He had to corkscrew his way through the dense crowd.
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spiraltwistwindcoil
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having a spiral or helical shape.

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She wore her hair in long, corkscrew curls.
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The path took a sudden corkscrew turn up the hill.
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spiraltwistedhelicalcoiled