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corkscrew Definition

cork·screw (kôrkskro̵̅o̅′)

noun

a device for pulling corks out of bottles, usually a spiral-shaped piece of steel with a point at one end and a handle at the other

adjective

shaped like a corkscrew; spiral

intransitive verb, transitive verb

to move in a spiral; twist

corkscrew Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • buy: Once inside I went straight to the Lord's shop and bought an identical corkscrew, with an identical penknife.
  • include: It includes a waiters friend corkscrew, A wine stopper and a Wine thermometer.. .
  • provide: Bacchus Antiques Has provided corkscrews for collectors all over the world since 1978.
  • make: This makes this corkscrew easier to use than other straight handled models.

Adjective modifier

  • stainless: It contains guides for red and white wine with a brushed stainless steel corkscrew for opening bottles.
  • good: Now draw the cork very carefully with a good corkscrew.
  • cheeky: Perhaps she could use " Wine On Tap " and with this cheeky little corkscrew she can have it!
  • antique: Fascinating antique corkscrews, Corkscrew history, patents, functionality, etc. .. .
  • professional: It's a professional corkscrew, the type you often see in wine bars and pubs.
  • little: Perhaps she could use " Wine On Tap " and with this cheeky little corkscrew she can have it!

Modifies a noun

  • worm: Attractively gift boxed and complete with a smart Foil Cap Cutter and spare corkscrew worm.
  • hazel: When bare of leaves, it's easy to see how the corkscrew hazel got its name.
  • willow: This area is exceptionally private being screened by a range of trees including beech, oak, a berried holly and a corkscrew willow.
  • motion: In the video you can see the long cells moving in a corkscrew motion as they are driven along by their flagellae.
  • museum: The corkscrew museum has more than 1,000 pieces on exhibit.

Noun used with modifier

  • steel: It contains guides for red and white wine with a brushed stainless steel corkscrew for opening bottles.
  • friend: It includes a waiters friend corkscrew, A wine stopper and a Wine thermometer.. .
  • waiter: It includes a waiters friend corkscrew, A wine stopper and a Wine thermometer.. .
  • lever: Chrome single lever corkscrew with ratchet action, foil cutter, chrome stopper, wine thermometer, and wood gift box.
  • chrome: The chrome corkscrews and bottle stoppers are perfect keepsakes for the guests at our wedding.

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