corkscrew
[ kawrk-skroo ]
/ ˈkɔrkˌskru /
noun
an instrument typically consisting of a metal spiral with a sharp point at one end and a transverse handle at the other, used for drawing corks from bottles.
adjective
resembling a corkscrew; helical; spiral.
verb (used with or without object)
to move in a spiral or zigzag course.
Words nearby corkscrew
corkboard,
corked,
corker,
corking,
corkonian,
corkscrew,
corkscrew flower,
corkscrew grass,
corkwing,
corkwood,
corky
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British Dictionary definitions for corkscrew
corkscrew
/ (ˈkɔːkˌskruː) /
noun
a device for drawing corks from bottles, typically consisting of a pointed metal spiral attached to a handle or screw mechanism
boxing slang
a blow that ends with a twist of the fist, esp one intended to cut the opponent
(modifier)
resembling a corkscrew in shape
verb
to move or cause to move in a spiral or zigzag course