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Definition of corkscrew

corkscrew

/ˈkɔːrk.skruː/
cork · screw
Plural:corkscrews
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Past Simple:corkscrewed
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Past Participle:corkscrewed
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Present Participle:corkscrewing
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corkscrew Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

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

Example

"He searched the kitchen drawer for a corkscrew to open the wine."

2

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

Example

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

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• adjective

1

Having a twisted, spiral, or helical shape.

Example

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

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• verb

1

To move in a tightly twisting or spiraling course.

Example

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

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• Nearby Words

corkage
corkboard
corked
corkscrew
cormorant
corn
corn salad

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 17th century; formed as a compound of 'cork' and 'screw', describing its function of screwing into a cork to extract it.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corkscrew. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corkscrew
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