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How to pronounce “corkscrew

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Pronunciation guide for corkscrew

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of corkscrew with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Been Doon So Longconsuming wine, which anybody who's ever lagged behind a corkscrew can appreciate. You've
Definition summary
An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.

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How to pronounce corkscrew

Been Doon So Long

consuming wine, which anybody who's ever lagged behind a corkscrew can appreciate. You've

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “corkscrew

Meaning

  • [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.
  • The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.
  • (boxing, martial arts) A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
  • (amusement rides) A type of inversion used in roller coasters.
  • [Adjective]
  • Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.
  • (transitive) To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.
  • (transitive, informal) To extract information or consent from someone.

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