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corkscrews

/ˈkɔːrkskruːz/

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noun

Tire-bouchon

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."

J'ai ouvert le vin avec un tire-bouchon.

utensil drink item machine

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noun

Vis hélicoïdale

The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.

Examples :

"The wine opener has two corkscrews; one is a spare in case the first one breaks. "

Le tire-bouchon a deux vis hélicoïdales ; l'une est de rechange au cas où la première se casserait.

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noun

Coup de poing en tire-bouchon

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

Examples :

""The boxer landed a flurry of jabs, followed by two sharp corkscrews that made his opponent stumble." "

Le boxeur a placé une rafale de directs, suivie de deux coups de poing en tire-bouchon qui ont fait trébucher son adversaire.

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noun

Tire-bouchons

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

Examples :

"The roller coaster had two exciting corkscrews that turned us upside down. "

Les montagnes russes avaient deux tire-bouchons passionnants qui nous ont mis la tête en bas.

entertainment vehicle

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verb

Virevolter, serpenter

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

Examples :

"The rollercoaster corkscrews through the air, thrilling riders with its dizzying turns. "

Les montagnes russes virevoltent dans les airs, ravissant les passagers avec leurs virages vertigineux.

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verb

Visser, faire tournoyer

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

Examples :

"The roller coaster corkscrews through the air before plunging down the hill. "

Les montagnes russes se vissent dans les airs avant de plonger en bas de la colline.

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verb

Extorquer des informations, soutirer un consentement

To extract information or consent from someone.

Examples :

"The reporter tirelessly corkscrewed information from the reluctant witness, uncovering key details of the scandal. "

Le journaliste a inlassablement extorqué des informations au témoin réticent, révélant des détails clés du scandale.

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