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adjective

Definition of corkscrewnext
as in spiral
turning around an axis like the thread of a screw an angelic child with beautiful corkscrew curls

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corkscrew

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verb

1
as in to pull
to draw out by force or with effort practically every word had to be corkscrewed out of the tight-lipped witness

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2
as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course the trail corkscrews through dense woods to the top of the steep hill

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Recent Examples of corkscrew
Adjective
The size and shape of antelope horns range dramatically, from the tiny spikes of duikers to the majestic corkscrew horns (more than 160 cm [63 inches] long) of the greater kudu. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Apr. 2026 The Oscar winner's hair has changed a lot over the years, from her iconic red corkscrew curls in 1983 to a long blonde mane in 2026. — John Russell, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Above ground, corkscrew plants produce small green leaves and delicate flowers. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 For dinner, choose the soon-to-open French bistro Petit Trois from chef Ludo Lefebvre, or opt for casual comfort (burgers, Jidori chicken Milanese, corkscrew fries) at the convivial, all-day restaurant. — Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for corkscrew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corkscrew
  1. spiral
  2. pull
  3. curl
  4. extract
  5. coil
  6. pluck
  7. wind
  8. curve
Adjective
  • Driving home, sadness and certainty and excitement spiral together like a beautiful shell in my chest.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
  • One of her favorites to use is a metal spiral stake, which doesn’t require the use of any clips at all.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Definition of spiral
Verb
  • The upstart golf league has had its future in flux for months after it was revealed that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) would pull its backing for LIV at the end of this season.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The vibes are awkward all around, and things only get weirder when Emira pulls Georgia aside to chat.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of pull
Verb
  • Méndez curled a free kick from the right side that went untouched off the post and into the net in the 84th minute to tie it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • For an additional pop of color, Cardi wore her hair in an icy blue bob that was parted to the side and curled under at the ends.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of curl
Verb
  • Asteroid mining is also mentioned as a potential opportunity, which would entail extracting metals and other critical resources from near-Earth and main-belt asteroids.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The company based in the Boston-area city of Woburn, Massachusetts, plans to build a bigger facility to extract and produce critical metals needed in not only defense but also the aerospace and automotive industries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of extract
Verb
  • As management continues to prove themselves, multiples are coiled to go higher.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 30 July 2026
  • Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of coil
Verb
  • The spa The on-site spa could never be a flashy, luxury spa plucked from any random resort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • However, no amount of personal story can pluck out the thorn in our side that Janet versus Danny.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Definition of pluck
Verb
  • Although the Belmont break was smooth, Renegade and Ortiz took to the back alongside Golden Tempo and Commandment and had more to do winding his way through the pack than either of them.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, thousands more are waiting in county jails for cases that are winding through a new, convoluted and confusing system where geography controls the rules.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of wind
Verb
  • Concave center Some pillows have an inward-curving center that has wide side supports.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Tears traced the terrain of her face, curving around the high mountains of her cheekbones, pooling at her chin.
    — Reshma Kirpalani, NPR, 29 July 2026
Definition of curve

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