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corkscrew

[ kawrk-skroo ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an instrument typically consisting of a metal spiral with a sharp point at one end and a transverse handle at the other, used for drawing corks from bottles.

corkscrew

/ ˈkɔːkˌskruː /

a device for drawing corks from bottles, typically consisting of a pointed metal spiral attached to a handle or screw mechanism
slang.
boxing a blow that ends with a twist of the fist, esp one intended to cut the opponent
modifier resembling a corkscrew in shape

First recorded in 1805–15; cork + screw

I asked, watching buzzards, white-backed vultures, and tawny eagles corkscrew skyward on thermals.

And a few infamous bugs, like the corkscrew-shaped bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, which can be downright carcinogenic.

The path rose more steeply now with a spiral twist to the right like the final turn of a corkscrew.

I meant, we were both in love, he said with the ghost of a smile, if your corkscrew advances towards matrimony can be called love.

There was a noise at the other end of the room, as if something was crawling up the iron corkscrew stair.

As it swallowed us we began to spiral rapidly around as though we were tobogganing down a giant corkscrew.

Here is a machine the central part of which resembles a great corkscrew or spiral constantly revolving.

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