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Signification du mot corkscrew en français

Que signifie corkscrew en anglais ? Découvrez la signification, la prononciation et l'utilisation spécifique de ce mot avec Lingoland

corkscrew

US /ˈkɔːrk.skruː/
UK /ˈkɔːk.skruː/
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Nom

1.

tire-bouchon

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.

Exemple:
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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.
Synonyme:
bottle opener wine opener
2.

tire-bouchon

a spiral or helical shape or movement.

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

Verbe

tire-bouchon

move in a spiral or helical course.

Exemple:
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The plane began to corkscrew downwards after the engine failed.
L'avion a commencé à tourner en tire-bouchon vers le bas après la panne moteur.
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He had to corkscrew his way through the dense crowd.
Synonyme:
spiral twist wind coil

Adjectif

tire-bouchon

having a spiral or helical shape.

Exemple:
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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.
Synonyme:
spiral twisted helical coiled
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