Word
corkscrew
US/ˈkɔɹksˌkɹu/
UK/kˈɔːkskɹuː/
Definition
n. a tool with a spiral metal piece that you twist into a wine bottle to pull out the cork. It is also a common name for the spiral part of a screw.
n. a device consisting of a helical metal blade attached to a handle, used for removing corks from bottles. In a broader mechanical context, it refers to the helical thread of a screw or similar fastener.
Examples
“He used a corkscrew to open the bottle of red wine.”
“The waiter reached into his pocket and pulled out a small corkscrew to serve the guests.”
“While the traditional corkscrew remains a staple in wine bars, many modern households now prefer electric versions that provide a more effortless extraction of the cork.”
Examples
simple
“He used a corkscrew to open the bottle of red wine.”
contextual
“The waiter reached into his pocket and pulled out a small corkscrew to serve the guests.”
complex
“While the traditional corkscrew remains a staple in wine bars, many modern households now prefer electric versions that provide a more effortless extraction of the cork.”
Etymology
From cork + screw.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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