corkscrew
Translation
corkscrew
Examples
I can't find the corkscrew to open this wine.
I can't find the corkscrew to open this wine.
The road descended in a series of corkscrews.
The road descended in a series of corkscrews.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the corkscrew)) a tool for opening wine bottles Please pass me the corkscrew.
Similar Words
bottle opener
Etymology
A compound word from 'cork' (the stopper) and 'screw' (a threaded pin).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'screw' for a 'cork'. Visualize the screwing action to pull out a wine cork.