Bottle opener
Bottle Opener
A bottle opener (/ˈbɒtəl ˈoʊpənər/) is a device that enables the removal of metal bottle caps from bottles. More generally, it might be thought to include corkscrews used to remove cork or plastic stoppers from wine bottles.
Etymology
The term "bottle opener" is derived from the English words "bottle" and "opener". The word "bottle" comes from the Old French boteille, which in turn comes from the Latin buticula, a diminutive of butts, meaning "cask". The word "opener" comes from the Old English openian, meaning "to open".
Types
There are several distinct designs of such devices:
- Crown cork opener: This is the well-known opener that removes the entire metal cap in one motion. This type of opener is typically made of metal.
- Churchkey: This is a simple opener with a pointed end that pierces the top of the can.
- Waiter's friend: This is a multifunction tool that includes a bottle opener, a corkscrew, and often a small knife for cutting foil.
- Wall mounted: This is a device that is mounted on a wall or other vertical surface. It has a cap grip that holds the bottle cap and a lever that is used to pry off the cap.
- Multi-opener: This is a device that can open several types of bottles and cans.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bottle opener
- Wikipedia's article - Bottle opener
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