On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Corkscrew. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as spiral or turn and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Corkscrew meaning
- 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.
- A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
Using Corkscrew
- The main meaning on this page is: 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. | A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
- Useful related words include: bottle screw, bottle opener, spiral, turn.
- In the example corpus, corkscrew often appears in combinations such as: and corkscrew, like corkscrew, corkscrew shape.
Context around Corkscrew
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 15 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Corkscrew
- In this selection, "corkscrew" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, erasmus, massive, reverse, attacking, shape and shaped stand out and add context to how "corkscrew" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 2018 around corkscrew swamp in and a massive corkscrew with enormous. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "corkscrew" sits close to words such as acolytes, acv and afolabi, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with corkscrew
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Dijakovic hits a Corkscrew Moonsault for a nearfall. (8 words)
Next up, the corkscrew-shaped noodles known as cavatappi. (9 words)
Vikingo comes back with a reverse corkscrew hurricanrana on Komander. (10 words)
Until the theft of the artifact in a 19th-century student prank, Queens' College used to have a corkscrew that was purported to be "Erasmus' corkscrew" which was a third of a metre long, though today the college still has what it calls "Erasmus' chair". (45 words)
The durable and rust-proof set comes with a shaker, a jigger, a muddler, a mixing spoon, a strainer, two liquor pourers, ice tongs, a corkscrew, and a gorgeous bamboo stand to display it all. (35 words)
DeRozan has developed a knack for leaping 360-degree passes, driving hard to the rim only to launch himself skyward and corkscrew around a defender while flipping the ball back out to the perimeter. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
Until the theft of the artifact in a 19th-century student prank, Queens' College used to have a corkscrew that was purported to be "Erasmus' corkscrew" which was a third of a metre long, though today the college still has what it calls "Erasmus' chair".
Attack 1 - Swirling Spear: This yellow-ringed attack finds Gna leap at Kratos while spinning like a corkscrew, attacking multiple times.
DeRozan has developed a knack for leaping 360-degree passes, driving hard to the rim only to launch himself skyward and corkscrew around a defender while flipping the ball back out to the perimeter.
Horn sharks don’t birth their young, they lay eggs that are in a corkscrew shape that look almost glass-like but are rubbery in texture.
Next up, the corkscrew-shaped noodles known as cavatappi.
The durable and rust-proof set comes with a shaker, a jigger, a muddler, a mixing spoon, a strainer, two liquor pourers, ice tongs, a corkscrew, and a gorgeous bamboo stand to display it all.
The turning above them of designer Emma Bailey’s huge, symbolic sculpture (think a massive corkscrew with enormous spikes) is curiously effective.
Velvet followed up with running knees into the back of Jay before missing a corkscrew kick.
Vikingo comes back with a reverse corkscrew hurricanrana on Komander.
Except, instead of a corkscrew, this bird has a cannon.
Hale hit a corkscrew dive onto everyone on the floor at 5:00.
Janela used a corkscrew in Manny’s forehead and this isn’t my preferred style.
Mortos missed a corkscrew from the top tope, leading to another flurry of offense by both competitors.
Not forsaking those who favour a less vertiginous voyage, the Corkscrew churns out 98m of snaking mat-ride joy - an ideal choice for slide enthusiasts seeking gentler turns.
The Code38 is a deluxe modular corkscrew hailing from Australia, cultishly revered and made from materials that include stainless steel and aerospace-grade titanium.
The Red Arrows' signature moves include corkscrew, vortex, detonator and the much-revered heart and spear.
Dijakovic hits a Corkscrew Moonsault for a nearfall.
The disorder, termed feline leukomyelopathy (FLM), was first recognized in 2018 around Corkscrew Swamp in Collier County and has also been documented in Alachua, Charlotte and Pasco counties.
They tasted like Kool-Aid and you never needed a corkscrew, because the top opened with a few turns of your drunken teenage wrist.
This is the amazing moment a stuntman recreated the famous 'corkscrew' bridge jump featured in the 1974 classic The Man with the Golden Gun in an old Russian car.
Common combinations with corkscrew
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: