bottle screw
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.
Noun
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a bottle opener that pulls corks
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