Corkscrewed: meaning, definitions and examples

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corkscrewed

 

[ ˈkɔːrkˌskruːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action, twisting

Corkscrewed is the past tense of corkscrew, which means to twist or spiral something, often like a corkscrew tool. This term can describe the action of turning a corkscrew into a cork to remove it from a bottle, such as a wine bottle. Additionally, it can be used metaphorically to describe movements that twist or spiral in nature. The action typically involves a combination of rotation and a pulling force.

Synonyms

coiled, spiraled, twisted

Examples of usage

  • He corkscrewed the cork out of the bottle.
  • The roller coaster corkscrewed through the air.
  • She corkscrewed through the dense foliage.
  • The dancer corkscrewed gracefully across the stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "corkscrewed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saca-rolhas

🇮🇳 कॉर्कस्क्रू किया हुआ

🇩🇪 Korkenzieher

🇮🇩 penggali botol

🇺🇦 штопор

🇵🇱 korkociąg

🇯🇵 コルクスクリューされた

🇫🇷 tire-bouchon

🇪🇸 saca corchos

🇹🇷 soma açıcı

🇰🇷 코르크 스크류

🇸🇦 فتاحة زجاجات

🇨🇿 vývrtka

🇸🇰 otvárač na fľaše

🇨🇳 开瓶器

🇸🇮 odpiralo

🇮🇸 korkoparar

🇰🇿 шарап ашатын

🇬🇪 ღვინის გასაღები

🇦🇿 şişə açarı

🇲🇽 saca corchos

Word origin

The word 'corkscrew' originates from the combination of the words 'cork' and 'screw.' The term has been used in the English language since the late 17th century, when devices for removing corks began to be invented. The cork, made from the bark of oak trees, has been used as a stopper for bottles since ancient times, particularly in wine production. The design of the corkscrew allows for an efficient extraction of the cork without breaking it, essential in preserving the wine's quality. The verb form 'to corkscrew' likely developed as a way to describe the action of twisting and pulling the cork, encapsulating both the motion and the tool's function.