bottle screw

Thân thiện

A waiter uses a bottle screw to open a bottle of wine.

Definition

Noun: A bottle screw is a tool, specifically a type of bottle opener, designed to remove corks from bottles by pulling them out.

Usage

A bottle screw is used to open bottles sealed with a cork, such as wine bottles. It operates by inserting a spiral screw (the "worm") into the cork and then using a lever mechanism to pull the cork out of the bottle's neck. * The waiter used a bottle screw to open the bottle of champagne. * A good bottle screw is an essential tool for any wine enthusiast.

Advanced Usage

• "Waiter's friend": This is a common synonym for a specific, compact style of bottle screw that often includes a small blade for cutting foil and a lever for prying off crown caps.
  • He always carries a waiter's friend in his pocket when he tends bar.

Variants and Related Words

• Corkscrew (n): This is the most common and direct synonym for a bottle screw. It describes the same tool.
• Wine opener (n): A general term for any device used to open wine bottles, which includes bottle screws/corkscrews.

Synonyms

• Corkscrew
• Wine opener

Related Phrases

• To uncork a bottle: This phrase describes the action performed with a bottle screw.
  • He uncorked the bottle with a smooth, practiced motion.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a bottle opener that pulls corks

Từ đồng nghĩa

• corkscrew