corkscrew

/ˌkɔrkˈskru/
/ˈkɔkskru/
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Other forms: corkscrews; corkscrewed; corkscrewing

Definitions of corkscrew
  1. noun
    a bottle opener that pulls corks
    synonyms: bottle screw
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    type of:
    bottle opener
    an opener for removing caps or corks from bottles
  2. verb
    move in a spiral or zigzag course
    synonyms: spiral
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    type of:
    turn
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
Pronunciation
US
/ˌkɔrkˈskru/
UK
/ˈkɔkskru/
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