noun🔗ShareTire-bouchonAn 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."J'ai ouvert le vin avec un tire-bouchon.utensildrinkitemmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVis hélicoïdaleThe screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew."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.utensildeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoup de poing en tire-bouchonA type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.""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.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTire-bouchons(amusement rides) A type of inversion used in roller coasters."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.entertainmentvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirevolter, serpenterTo wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting."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.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVisser, faire tournoyerTo cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape."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.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExtorquer des informations, soutirer un consentementTo extract information or consent from someone."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.communicationactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading