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Corkscrew

This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

n. A device for drawing corks from bottles, consisting of a pointed metal spiral attached to a handle.

adj. Spiral in shape.

v. To move or cause to move in a spiral or winding course.

n. An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.

n. The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.

n. A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.

n. A type of inversion used in roller coasters.

adj. Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.

v. To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.

v. To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.

v. To extract information or consent from someone.

n. An instrument with a screw or a steel spiral for drawing corks from bottles.

adj. shaped like a corkscrew; spiral; helical.

v. To press forward in a winding way.

n. A tool consisting of a helicoidal piece or “screw” of steel, with a sharp point and a transverse handle, used to draw corks from bottles.

Having the form of a corkscrew; spiral: as, a corkscrew curl.

To cause to move like a corkscrew; direct or follow out in a spiral or twisting way.

n. A geared logging-locomotive.

n. a bottle opener that pulls corks

v. move in a spiral or zigzag course

""It's what we call a corkscrew lie down here," I explained."

corkscrewed corkscrewing corkscrews

Words that are more generic or abstract

bottle opener turn

devil's corkscrews

wing corkscrew butler's friend waiter's friend

Words with the same meaning

spiral helical bottle screw cork puller

Words that are found in similar contexts

upward helical switchback slingshot spiral