noun🔗ShareSacacorchosAn 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."Abrí el vino con un sacacorchos.utensildrinkitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTornillo del sacacorchosThe screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew."The corkscrew was dull and difficult to use to open the wine bottle. "El tornillo del sacacorchos estaba desafilado y era difícil de usar para abrir la botella de vino.utensildevicethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGolpe en tirabuzónA type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side."The boxer's signature move was a vicious corkscrew that often caught his opponents off guard, sending them reeling. "El movimiento característico del boxeador era un golpe en tirabuzón vicioso que a menudo tomaba a sus oponentes por sorpresa, haciéndolos tambalearse.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSacacorchos(amusement rides) A type of inversion used in roller coasters."The roller coaster had a thrilling corkscrew that made my stomach flip. "La montaña rusa tenía un sacacorchos emocionante que me revolvió el estómago.entertainmentmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnroscar, retorcerseTo wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting."The vine corkscrewed its way up the tall fence post. "La vid se enroscó por el alto poste de la cerca.actionwaymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnroscar, hacer girar en espiralTo cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape."The airplane started to corkscrew downwards after losing engine power. "El avión comenzó a enroscarse hacia abajo después de perder la potencia del motor.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSacar información de alguien, sonsacarTo extract information or consent from someone."The reporter had to corkscrew the truth about the scandal from the reluctant CEO, asking increasingly pointed questions. "El reportero tuvo que sonsacar la verdad sobre el escándalo al reacio CEO, haciendo preguntas cada vez más directas.communicationactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEn forma de sacacorchos, helicoidalHaving the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew."The old, climbing vine had a corkscrew shape as it wrapped around the porch railing. "La vieja vid trepadora tenía una forma de sacacorchos al envolverse alrededor de la barandilla del porche.appearancestylenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
