Corkscrewing: meaning, definitions and examples
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corkscrewing
[ ˈkɔrksˌkruːɪŋ ]
motion, twisting
Corkscrewing refers to the action of twisting or spiraling in a corkscrew manner. This term is often used to describe the motion of objects or actions that turn around a central axis in a spiral form.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The roller coaster was corkscrewing through the air.
- He watched the plane corkscrewing down from the sky.
- The dancer was corkscrewing gracefully across the stage.
Translations
Translations of the word "corkscrewing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saca-rolhas
🇮🇳 कॉर्कस्क्रूइंग
🇩🇪 Korkenziehen
🇮🇩 membuka botol
🇺🇦 штопоріння
🇵🇱 wkręcanie korka
🇯🇵 コルク抜き
🇫🇷 tirer le bouchon
🇪🇸 sacar el corcho
🇹🇷 şişe açma
🇰🇷 코르크 따기
🇸🇦 فتح الزجاجة
🇨🇿 otevírání lahve
🇸🇰 otvorenie fľaše
🇨🇳 开瓶器
🇸🇮 odpiranje steklenice
🇮🇸 flöskuhaf
🇰🇿 шөлмекті ашу
🇬🇪 ბოთლის გახსნა
🇦🇿 butulanı açmaq
🇲🇽 abrir botella
Etymology
The term 'corkscrewing' originates from the tool known as a corkscrew, which has been used since the 17th century to extract corks from bottles, particularly wine bottles. The design of the corkscrew allows it to be twisted into the cork, creating a spiral motion that is both functional and illustrative of the term itself. The action of 'corkscrewing' became a metaphorical expression, especially in aviation and sports, to describe spiraling motions. Over time, it has also found its way into various contexts, such as dance and roller coasters, emphasizing the dynamic and twisting nature of movement that resembles the original corkscrew motion. Today, 'corkscrewing' not only evokes the image of removing a cork but also represents an exciting variety of spiraling actions in our daily lives.