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corkscrew

[ ˈkɔːkskruː ]

Noun

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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
corkscrew	Use when referring to a specific tool with a spiral metal rod for opening wine bottles by removing corks. Can you pass me the corkscrew? We're having wine tonight
bottle opener	Use when referring to a general tool for opening bottles, including those with metal caps (e.g., beer bottles). I can't open this soda Do you have a bottle opener?
wine opener	Use when referring to any tool specifically designed to open wine bottles. It includes corkscrews and other types of wine-opening devices. We got a new wine opener as a gift; it makes opening wine bottles so much easier

Word

Description / Examples

corkscrew

Use when referring to a specific tool with a spiral metal rod for opening wine bottles by removing corks.

Can you pass me the corkscrew? We're having wine tonight

bottle opener

Use when referring to a general tool for opening bottles, including those with metal caps (e.g., beer bottles).

I can't open this soda
Do you have a bottle opener?

wine opener

Use when referring to any tool specifically designed to open wine bottles. It includes corkscrews and other types of wine-opening devices.

We got a new wine opener as a gift; it makes opening wine bottles so much easier

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

Etymology

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.