corkscrew

About 0.29 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An 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.

2. noun The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.
3. noun A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
4. noun A type of inversion used in roller coasters.
5. adjective Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.
6. verb To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.
7. verb To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.
8. verb To extract information or consent from someone.

Similar words

spiral bottle screw opener worm wing corkscrew bottlescrew wine stopper corkscrew stake screw cork borer

Often followed by

curls and in swamp fashion motion to is of

Word family

corkscrewed corkscrewing corkscrews