cork·screw (kôrk skr  )n. A device for drawing corks from bottles, consisting of a pointed metal spiral attached to a handle. adj. Spiral in shape. intr. & tr.v. cork·screwed, cork·screw·ing, cork·screws To move or cause to move in a spiral or winding course. |
corkscrew [ˈkɔːkˌskruː]
n
1. (Engineering / Tools) a device for drawing corks from bottles, typically consisting of a pointed metal spiral attached to a handle or screw mechanism
2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Boxing) Boxing slang a blow that ends with a twist of the fist, esp one intended to cut the opponent
3. (modifier) resembling a corkscrew in shape
vb
to move or cause to move in a spiral or zigzag course
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| Noun | 1. |  corkscrew - a bottle opener that pulls corks bottle opener - an opener for removing caps or corks from bottles |
| Verb | 1. | corkscrew - move in a spiral or zigzag course turn - change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense; "Turn towards me"; "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"; "She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs" |
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