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corkscrew Synonyms
Another word for corkscrew
Looking for synonyms for corkscrew? Sourced from our comprehensive thesaurus, here is a list of similar words and another word for corkscrew, organized by relevance and context.
• 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 opener to open the wine."
Strong
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
twisted
curly
• 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
• 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
Strong
twist
coil
Opposites of corkscrew
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of corkscrew varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
straight
flat
straighten
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Corkscrew. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/corkscrew