Associations to 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
In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike
fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the
new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.