corkscrew

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Noun corkscrew has 1 sense

corkscrew, bottle screw - a bottle opener that pulls corks
--₁ is a kind of bottle opener

Verb corkscrew has 1 sense

corkscrew, spiral - move in a spiral or zigzag course
--₁ is one way to turn
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Corkscrew

Definition:

A corkscrew is a tool used for pulling corks from bottles, typically wine bottles, by twisting the corkscrew into the cork and then pulling it out.

Sense 1 - Noun:

A pointed metal spiral attached to a handle, used to extract corks from bottles.

Sample Sentence:

I couldn't open the wine bottle without a corkscrew, so I had to borrow one from my neighbor.

Sense 2 - Noun:

A type of twist or curl in the shape of a corkscrew.

Sample Sentence:

The roller coaster had an exciting corkscrew section that made everyone scream with joy.

Sense 3 - Verb:

To move or twist in a corkscrew motion.

Sample Sentence:

The kite corkscrewed through the sky as the wind abruptly shifted direction.