corkscrew

== English == === Etymology === From cork +‎ screw. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ === Noun === corkscrew (plural corkscrews) An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm. The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew. (boxing, martial arts) A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side. (amusement rides) A type of inversion used in roller coasters. ==== Synonyms ==== (implement for opening bottles): bottle screw, cork puller ==== Hypernyms ==== bottle opener ==== Hyponyms ==== (types of corkscrew bottle opener): waiter's friend; wing corkscrew; butler's friend ==== Meronyms ==== worm ==== Coordinate terms ==== (other types of bottle opener): church key, wine key ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== Further reading ==== corkscrew on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Adjective === corkscrew (not comparable) Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew. Synonym: helical ==== Translations ==== === Verb === corkscrew (third-person singular simple present corkscrews, present participle corkscrewing, simple past and past participle corkscrewed) (intransitive) To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting. (transitive) To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape. (transitive, informal) To extract information or consent from someone. ==== Synonyms ==== (move in a corkscrew path): spiral ==== Translations ====