corkscrew

/ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/

//ˈkɔːk.skɹuː// noun

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"corkscrew" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“corkscrew” has 15 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #41,061. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#41,061
frequency rank, English
43,570
“C” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.

Key facts for corkscrew
PropertyValue
Headwordcorkscrew
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/
Letters9
Frequency rank#41,061
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “corkscrew” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). corkscrew lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around corkscrew (IPA /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #41,061 among 43,570 “C” headwords. Wiktionary lists 4 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for corkscrew, with forms such as "ccorkscrew", "cokrscrew", and "corkcsrew". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: From cork + screw. The correct English form is corkscrew, spelled C-O-R-K-S-C-R-E-W.

Definition

  1. 1
    An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.
  2. 2
    The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.
  3. 3
    A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
  4. 4
    A type of inversion used in roller coasters.

Etymology

From cork + screw.

Synonyms

bottle screwcork puller

This word in other languages

tirabuzón(Español)tire-bouchon(Français)Korkenzieher(Deutsch)saca-rolhas(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ccorkscrew
  • cokrscrew
  • corkcsrew
  • corkkscrew
  • corksccrew
  • corkscerw
  • corkscreww
  • corkscrrew
  • corkscrwe
  • corksrcew
  • corksscrew
  • corrkscrew
  • corskcrew
  • crokscrew
  • ocrkscrew

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of corkscrew - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ccorkscrew1cokrscrew2corkcsrew2corkkscrew1corksccrew1corkscerw2corkscreww1corkscrrew1
Edit distance from "corkscrew"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "corkscrew"?
"corkscrew" is spelled C-O-R-K-S-C-R-E-W. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/.
What does "corkscrew" mean?
As a noun, "corkscrew" means: An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.
What are common misspellings of "corkscrew"?
Common misspellings include "ccorkscrew", "cokrscrew", "corkcsrew", "corkkscrew", "corksccrew". The correct spelling is "corkscrew".
How do you pronounce "corkscrew"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "corkscrew" is /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "corkscrew"?
From cork + screw. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “corkscrew”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is C-O-R-K-S-C-R-E-W - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

Same frequency band

Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list