Spiral
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point. A helix.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To move along the path of a spiral or helix. To increase continually.
Example sentence: I didn't have any knowledge of the music industry when I first got to L.A., and I really didn't know on a creative level what I wanted to sound like, so I had to do a lot of experimenting. It led to a spiral of depression and being broke.
Corkscrew
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: 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 sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.A type of inversion used in roller coasters.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.To extract information or consent from someone.