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corkscrew Synonyms

Another word for corkscrew

Choosing another word for corkscrew depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

"He searched the kitchen drawer for a bottle-opener to open the wine."

Weak
bottle-opener

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a twisted, spiral, or helical shape.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
spiral
helical
Strong
coiled
twisted
curled
winding

• noun (Context 3)

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 spiral."

Strongest
spiral
helix
Strong
coil
twist
curl
ringlet

• verb (Context 4)

To move in a tightly twisting or spiraling course.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
spiral
twist
Strong
coil
wind
swirl
snake
Weak
weave

Opposites of corkscrew

The opposite of corkscrew shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

straight
linear
uncoiled
straighten
line
See all opposites of corkscrew

• Nearby Words

cork
corkboard
corked
corkscrew
cormorant
corn
corn salad

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