CEFR A2

opener

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: tool, device, implement

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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."

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