Corkscrew

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrkˌskru/

Definitions of corkscrew

noun A tool used for removing corks from bottles, typically consisting of a spiral metal rod with a handle.

Example Sentences

A1 I used a corkscrew to open the bottle of wine.

A2 She struggled to open the bottle without a corkscrew.

B1 The bartender handed me a corkscrew to open my beer bottle.

B2 I always carry a corkscrew in my picnic basket.

C1 The sommelier expertly used a corkscrew to open the rare vintage wine.

C2 The waiter demonstrated his skill with the corkscrew by effortlessly opening the champagne bottle.

Examples of corkscrew in a Sentence

formal The sommelier used a corkscrew to open the bottle of wine.

informal Can you pass me that corkscrew so I can open this bottle?

slang I always keep a trusty corkscrew in my kitchen drawer.

figurative She used her wit as a corkscrew to unravel the mystery.

Grammatical Forms of corkscrew

• past tense: corkscrewed
• plural: corkscrews
• comparative: more corkscrew
• superlative: most corkscrew
• present tense: corkscrews
• future tense: will corkscrew
• perfect tense: has corkscrewed
• continuous tense: is corkscrewing
• singular: corkscrew
• positive degree: corkscrew
• infinitive: to corkscrew
• gerund: corkscrewing
• participle: corkscrewed

Origin and Evolution of corkscrew

First Known Use: 1630 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'corkscrew' originated from the combination of 'cork' (referring to the material used to seal bottles) and 'screw' (referring to the twisting motion needed to penetrate the cork).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'corkscrew' has become a common term for the tool used to remove corks from bottles, evolving from its original literal meaning to a specific tool designation.