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corkscrew

/ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/

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noun

Korkenzieher

An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.

Examples :

"I opened the wine with a corkscrew."

Ich öffnete den Wein mit einem Korkenzieher.

utensil drink item

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noun

Spindel, Wendel

The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.

Examples :

"The corkscrew was dull and difficult to use to open the wine bottle. "

Die Spindel war stumpf und schwierig zu benutzen, um die Weinflasche zu öffnen.

utensil device thing

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noun

Korkenzieherhieb

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

Examples :

"The boxer's signature move was a vicious corkscrew that often caught his opponents off guard, sending them reeling. "

Die Spezialbewegung des Boxers war ein brutaler Korkenzieherhieb, der seine Gegner oft unvorbereitet traf und sie ins Wanken brachte.

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noun

Korkenzieher

(amusement rides) A type of inversion used in roller coasters.

Examples :

"The roller coaster had a thrilling corkscrew that made my stomach flip. "

Die Achterbahn hatte einen aufregenden Korkenzieher, der meinen Magen umdrehte.

entertainment machine

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verb

Sich schrauben, sich winden

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

Examples :

"The vine corkscrewed its way up the tall fence post. "

Die Weinrebe wand sich an dem hohen Zaunpfahl empor.

action way machine

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verb

sich schrauben, korkenzieherartig drehen

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

Examples :

"The airplane started to corkscrew downwards after losing engine power. "

Das Flugzeug begann sich nach dem Verlust der Triebwerksleistung korkenzieherartig nach unten zu drehen.

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verb

Jemanden ausfragen, etwas aus jemandem herausbekommen

To extract information or consent from someone.

Examples :

"The reporter had to corkscrew the truth about the scandal from the reluctant CEO, asking increasingly pointed questions. "

Der Reporter musste dem widerwilligen CEO die Wahrheit über den Skandal entlocken, indem er immer gezieltere Fragen stellte.

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adjective

Schraubenförmig, korkenzieherartig

Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.

Examples :

"The old, climbing vine had a corkscrew shape as it wrapped around the porch railing. "

Die alte, kletternde Weinrebe hatte eine schraubenförmige Gestalt, als sie sich um das Geländer der Veranda wickelte.

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