Definitions for corkscrew
ˈkɔrkˌskrucorkscrew

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. corkscrew, bottle screwverb

   a bottle opener that pulls corks

2. corkscrew, spiralverb

   move in a spiral or zigzag course

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1. corkscrewadjective

   shaped like a corkscrew; spiral; helical.

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1. corkscrewnoun

   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. corkscrewnoun

   The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.

3. corkscrewnoun

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

4. corkscrewnoun

   A type of inversion used in roller coasters.

5. corkscrewverb

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

6. corkscrewverb

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

7. corkscrewverb

   To extract information or consent from someone.

8. corkscrewadjective

   Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.

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1. Corkscrew

   A corkscrew is a tool for drawing corks from wine bottles and other household bottles that may be sealed with corks. In its traditional form, a corkscrew simply consists of a pointed metallic helix (often called the "worm") attached to a handle, which the user screws into the cork and pulls to extract it. Corkscrews are necessary because corks themselves, being small and smooth, are difficult to grip and remove, particularly when inserted fully into an inflexible glass bottle. More recent styles of corkscrew incorporate various systems of levers that further increase the amount of force that can be applied outwards upon the cork, making easier the extraction of difficult corks.

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1. corkscrew

   A corkscrew is a tool often used for drawing corks from wine bottles and other household containers. It typically consists of a pointed metallic helix (often called the "worm") attached to a handle, which the user twists to drill into the cork and pull it out.

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1. Corkscrewnoun

   an instrument with a screw or a steel spiral for drawing corks from bottles

2. Corkscrewverb

   to press forward in a winding way; as, to corkscrew one's way through a crowd

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1. Corkscrew

   A corkscrew is a kitchen tool for drawing corks from wine bottles. Generally, a corkscrew consists of a pointed metallic helix attached to a handle. The user grips the handle and screws the metal point into the cork, until the helix is firmly embedded, then a vertical pull on the corkscrew extracts the cork from the bottle. Corkscrews are necessary because corks themselves, being small and smooth, are difficult to grip and remove, particularly when inserted fully into an inflexible glass bottle. The handle of the corkscrew, often a horizontal bar of wood attached to the screw, allows for a commanding grip to ease removal of the cork. Corkscrew handles may incorporate levers that further increase the amount of force that can be applied outwards upon the cork.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of corkscrew in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of corkscrew in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of corkscrew in a Sentence

1. W. C. Fields:

   Reminds me of my safari in Africa. Somebody forgot the corkscrew and for several days we had to live on nothing but food and water.

2. Barack Obama:

   Today, technology lets the party in power precision-draw the map in a way that packs the other party's supporters into as few congressional districts as possible. It's why your district might be shaped like a corkscrew. But it's also how a party gains more seats while winning fewer votes, which isn't fair.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=corkscrew
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=corkscrew
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Corkscrew
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corkscrew
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corkscrew
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=corkscrew