Associations to the word «Corkscrew»

Pictures for the word «Corkscrew»

Wiktionary

CORKSCREW, noun. An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.
CORKSCREW, noun. The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.
CORKSCREW, noun. (boxing) (martial arts) A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
CORKSCREW, noun. (amusement rides) A type of inversion used in roller coasters.
CORKSCREW, adjective. Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.
CORKSCREW, verb. (intransitive) To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.
CORKSCREW, verb. (transitive) To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.
CORKSCREW, verb. To extract information or consent from someone.
CORKSCREW FLOWER, noun. A plant of the species Vigna caracalla, often used as an ornamental

Dictionary definition

CORKSCREW, noun. A bottle opener that pulls corks.
CORKSCREW, verb. Move in a spiral or zigzag course.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats