opener (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊpənər/

Definition

A tool used for opening cans or bottles.

Examples

• He rummaged in the drawer for a bottle opener.

• The corkscrew is a type of opener that works on wine bottles.

• She couldn't find the can opener and had to use a knife.

How to Use opener

opener for (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what something is opened, e.g., a can opener for cans. — "This is a special opener for stubborn jars."

Synonyms of opener

Words with a similar meaning to opener:

• tool
• device
• implement

Antonyms of opener

Words with the opposite meaning to opener:

• sealer
• closure

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