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corkscrew

/ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/

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noun

Штопор

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."

Я открыл вино штопором.

utensil drink item

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noun

Винт штопора

The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.

Examples :

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

Винт штопора был тупым, и им было трудно открыть винную бутылку.

utensil device thing

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noun

Удар крюком

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. "

Коронным приемом боксера был жестокий удар крюком, который часто заставал его противников врасплох, заставляя их пошатнуться.

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noun

штопор

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

Examples :

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

У американских горок была захватывающая петля, от которой у меня перевернулся живот.

entertainment machine

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verb

Закручиваться, извиваться

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. "

Лоза закручивалась вверх по высокому столбу забора.

action way machine

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verb

закручивать спиралью

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

Examples :

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

Самолет начал закручиваться спиралью вниз после потери мощности двигателя.

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verb

Вытягивать информацию, выуживать согласие

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. "

Репортеру пришлось вытягивать правду о скандале из неохотно настроенного генерального директора, задавая все более острые вопросы.

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adjective

Спиралевидный, штопорообразный

Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.

Examples :

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

Старая вьющаяся лоза имела спиралевидную форму, обвиваясь вокруг перил крыльца.

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