Corkscrew: meaning, definitions and examples
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corkscrew
[ ˈkɔːkskruː ]
tool for opening bottles
A corkscrew is a tool designed for removing corks from bottles, typically those containing wine. It consists of a pointed metal spiral attached to a handle. The spiral is twisted into the cork, allowing it to be pulled out easily.
Synonyms
bottle opener, wine opener
Examples of usage
- The waiter used a corkscrew to open the bottle of wine.
- She couldn't find the corkscrew to open the champagne bottle.
- The corkscrew broke while trying to open the old wine bottle.
Translations
Translations of the word "corkscrew" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saca-rolhas
🇮🇳 कॉर्कस्क्रू
🇩🇪 Korkenzieher
🇮🇩 pembuka botol
🇺🇦 штопор
🇵🇱 korkociąg
🇯🇵 コルクスクリュー (コルク抜き)
🇫🇷 tire-bouchon
🇪🇸 sacacorchos
🇹🇷 tirbuşon
🇰🇷 코르크 마개 뽑이
🇸🇦 فتاحة الزجاجات
🇨🇿 vývrtka
🇸🇰 vývrtka
🇨🇳 开瓶器 (开酒瓶的工具)
🇸🇮 odpirač za steklenice
🇮🇸 flöskukorkur
🇰🇿 штопор
🇬🇪 საფერფლე
🇦🇿 şüşə açarı
🇲🇽 sacacorchos
Word origin
The corkscrew has a long history dating back to the 17th century when it was first invented in England. Initially, corkscrews were simple devices with a single spiral, but over time, they have evolved into various designs and mechanisms to efficiently open bottles. Today, corkscrews are an essential tool for wine lovers and are commonly found in households and restaurants around the world.
See also: cork.