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Meaning of the word corkscrew in English

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corkscrew

US /ˈkɔːrk.skruː/
UK /ˈkɔːk.skruː/
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Noun

1.

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.

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
bottle opener wine opener
2.

a spiral or helical shape or movement.

Example:
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The airplane performed a dramatic corkscrew dive.
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Her hair fell in long, beautiful corkscrews.
Synonym:
spiral helix coil

Verb

move in a spiral or helical course.

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
spiral twist wind coil

Adjective

having a spiral or helical shape.

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
spiral twisted helical coiled
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