Corkscrew
(noun)
- A tool, typically made of metal, used to remove corks from bottles.
- A spiral device with a handle that is used to remove corks from bottles.
- A tool with a spiral shape that is used to remove corks from bottles of wine or other beverages.
Origin:
The word corkscrew is derived from the late 16th century from the word "cork" and "screw" which refers to the spiral shape of the tool.
Examples:
- He used a corkscrew to open the bottle of wine.
- The corkscrew was used to remove the cork from the bottle.
- The waiter opened the bottle of wine with a corkscrew.
- The corkscrew was a handy tool for opening bottles of wine.
- The corkscrew was left in the cork after it was removed from the bottle.