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corkscrew

UK
/ˈkɔːkskruː/
US
/ˈkɔrkˌskru/

Translations

corkscrewnoun
corkscrews
pl
UK
/ˈkɔːkskruː/
US
/ˈkɔrkˌskru/
He used a corkscrew to open the bottle of wine.
Il a utilisé un tire-bouchon pour ouvrir la bouteille de vin.
Additional translations
spiralePour une forme ou un mouvement en hélice.
Synonyms
wine opener
bottle opener
twist
screw
corkscrewverb
corkscrewed
Past Simple
corkscrewed
Past Participle
corkscrewing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɔːk.skruː/
US
/ˈkɔrk.skru/
The plane corkscrewed through the sky as the pilot performed an aerobatic maneuver.
L'avion a spiralisé dans le ciel pendant que le pilote exécutait une manœuvre acrobatique.
Additional translations
visserPour l'idée de faire pénétrer ou sortir quelque chose par un mouvement en spirale.
Synonyms
spiral
wind
rotate
twist
corkscrewadjective
more corkscrew
Comp.
most corkscrew
Super.
UK
/ˈkɔːk.skruː/
US
/ˈkɔrk.skru/
The mountain road was a corkscrew path that wound tightly around the hills.
La route de montagne était un chemin spiral qui serpentait étroitement autour des collines.
Synonyms
snaky
curled
winding
twisted
coiled
helical
spiral

Definitions

corkscrewnoun
A tool used for drawing corks from bottles, typically consisting of a pointed metal helix attached to a handle.
He used a corkscrew to open the bottle of wine.
A type of spiral or helical shape or movement.
The roller coaster featured a thrilling corkscrew that left riders breathless.
corkscrewverb
To move in a spiral or twisting manner.
The plane corkscrewed through the sky as the pilot performed an aerobatic maneuver.
To twist, bore, or force something into or out of position with a spiral motion resembling that used when operating a corkscrew.
She corkscrewed the stake into the ground until it stood firm.
corkscrewadjective
Having a twisted or spiral shape, resembling a corkscrew.
The mountain road was a corkscrew path that wound tightly around the hills.
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