corkscrew

corkscrew
1. noun /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː,ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/
a) 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.

b) The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.
Syn: bottle screw, cork puller
2. adjective /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː,ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/
Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.

Then the old gentleman spun himself round with velocity in the opposite direction, continued to spin until his long cloak was all wound neatly about him, clapped his cap on his head, very much on one side (for it could not stand upright without going through the ceiling), gave an additional twist to his corkscrew mustaches, and replied with perfect coolness.

3. verb /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː,ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/
a) To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.

Into the tea–room Mr. Pickwick turned; and catching sight of him, Mr. Bantam corkscrewed his way through the crowd and welcomed him with ecstasy.

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

The street corkscrewed endlessly. Sometimes it seemed to stop; then it found a hole in the opposing masonry and edged its way in.


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