Corkscrew

/ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:22 pts9 letters

Definition of Corkscrew

noun

An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.
"I opened the wine with a corkscrew."
The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.
A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
(amusement rides) A type of inversion used in roller coasters.

verb

To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.
To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.
To extract information or consent from someone.

adjective

Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.

Anagrams of Corkscrew

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "corkscrew":

7-LETTER WORDS

cockers corkers crowers recocks recorks reworks rockers workers

6-LETTER WORDS

cocker corers corker cowers crocks crores crower escrow ockers recock recork rework rocker rowers scorer+4 more

5-LETTER WORDS

ceros cocks cokes corer cores corks corse cosec cower crews crock crocs crore crows ocker+8 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "corkscrew" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

bottle screwcork pullerspiralhelical

Rhyming Words

aircrew airscrew anew askew bedew beshrew bestrew blew brew cashew chew clerihew clew counterview crew+5 more

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