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Corkscrew

usgb/ˈkɔːrkskruː/Volume
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Wine Association

The word 'corkscrew' is mostly associated with wine bottles, a common context in which the tool is used.

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Could you pass me the corkscrew so I can open this Chardonnay?
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Not Just Wine

'Corkscrew' is for any bottled beverage with a cork, not just wine.

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I need a corkscrew to open this vintage bottle of cider.
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Manual Tool

A corkscrew requires hand operation; it's not electric or automatic.

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I prefer an old-fashioned manual corkscrew over electric wine openers.
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