corkscrew vs ringlet

corkscrew

verb
  • To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape. 

  • To extract information or consent from someone. 

  • To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting. 

noun
  • 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 inversion used in roller coasters. 

  • A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side. 

adj
  • Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew. 

ringlet

verb
  • To surround or encircle like a ringlet. 

  • To form into ringlets. 

noun
  • Any of various butterflies with small rings on the wings, in the tribe Satyrini of the family Nymphalidae, such as Aphantopus hyperantus. 

  • A small ring. 

  • A lock, tress. 

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