bottle opener

Pries off caps

A bottle opener is a small handheld tool designed to pry off metal caps from bottles, particularly beer and soft drink bottles.

The classic design uses leverage—a lip hooks under the cap's edge while the handle provides force to pop it off.

I keep a bottle opener on my keychain.

barware

corkscrew

Tool for opening bottles

wall-mounted · magnetic · keychain · sommelier · bartender · barback · cocktail · beer · soda · pry

mechanics

leverage

Borrowed capital for amplified returns

lift · force · grip · torque · mechanical advantage · simple machine · wedge · pressure · teeth · hook

beverage

beer

Fermented grain drink

  • aleWarm-fermented malt drink
  • lagerCold-conditioned beer
  • pilsnerCrisp, golden Czech-style brew

stout · porter · soda · pop · cola · root beer · ginger beer · cider · kombucha · sparkling water

party

celebration

Festive event marking occasion

  • gatheringCollection of people meeting
  • toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
  • cheersCasual toast or farewell

host · guests · barbecue · picnic · tailgate · cookout · housewarming · reception · potluck · fiesta

wine

corkscrew

Tool for opening bottles

  • corkTree bark bottle seal
  • uncorkRemove bottle's seal
  • decantTransfer liquid carefully

sommelier · cellar · vintage · aroma · bouquet · winery · vineyard · tasting · varietal · reserve

Categories
Opposites
opening vs. closing/sealing

bottle openerbottle stopper

Closure for opened containers

cork · corker · bottle cap

closure type specialization

bottle openercorkscrew

Tool for opening bottles

wine key · wine opener

Family

open, opening, bottle, opened, opens, opener, bottles, unopened, bottleneck

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G