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corkscrew Antonyms

Opposite of corkscrew

Because the opposite of corkscrew shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a twisted, spiral, or helical shape.

Usage Example

"She had voluminous straight curls that bounced as she walked."

Strongest
straight
linear
Strong
uncoiled

• noun (Context 2)

An object, structure, or path that has a tightly twisted or spiraling shape.

Usage Example

"The roller coaster's track suddenly dropped into a dizzying double line."

Strong
line

• verb (Context 3)

To move in a tightly twisting or spiraling course.

Usage Example

"The fighter plane corkscrewed through the air to evade enemy radar."

Strong
straighten

Similar words to corkscrew

Words similar to corkscrew shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

spiral
helix
helical
twist
coil
coiled
twisted
wind
See all synonyms of corkscrew

• Nearby Words

corequisite
cork
corked
corkscrew
cormorant
corn
cornball

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Corkscrew. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/corkscrew
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