Corkscrew (Verb)
Meaning
Move in a spiral or zigzag course.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The firework exploded in the sky, its sparks corkscrewing down towards the ground in a colorful display.
- The rollercoaster corkscrewed through loops and tunnels, thrilling the riders with its twists and turns.
- As the ball bounced across the court, it corkscrewed out of the player's reach, making a difficult shot.
- The aircraft corkscrewed out of the way just in time, avoiding collision with another plane.
- The skier corkscrewed down the mountain, her path winding through trees and rocks as she gained speed.