corkscrew

mastery
UK /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ US /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/nounverbadj

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What does 'corkscrewed' mean in this sentence?

Into the tea–room Mr. Pickwick turned; and catching sight of him, Mr. Bantam corkscrewed his way through the crowd and welcomed him with ecstasy.