noun Download 🔗Share 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." utensil drink item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew. Examples : "The corkscrew was dull and difficult to use to open the wine bottle. " utensil device thing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (amusement rides) A type of inversion used in roller coasters. Examples : "The roller coaster had a thrilling corkscrew that made my stomach flip. " entertainment machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " action way machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape. Examples : "The airplane started to corkscrew downwards after losing engine power. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " communication action business Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew. Examples : "The old, climbing vine had a corkscrew shape as it wrapped around the porch railing. " appearance style nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading