spiral

IPA: spˈaɪrʌɫ

noun

  • (geometry) A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
  • (informal) A helix.
  • A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
  • (rail transport) A section of track that forms a circle and crosses over itself, used for gaining height in mountainous territory.

verb

  • (intransitive) To move along the path of a spiral or helix.
  • (transitive) To cause something to spiral.
  • (figuratively, intransitive) To increase continually.

adjective

  • Helical, like a spiral.
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Examples of "spiral" in Sentences

  • The image of the spiral is incorrect.
  • The waves roll in spiraling currents.
  • It added the notable feature of plasma spiraling.
  • The vaults are painted with spiraling vegetal motifs.
  • Open the door and you will be in a spiraling corridor.
  • The spiral patterens in the weather are not fictitious.
  • Notice that the spiral structure ends at the onset of the bulge.
  • It's found in the structure of crystals and the spiral of galaxies.
  • A spiral stairway leads to the observatory at the top of the structure.
  • The centres of the circles in the sequence lie on a logarithmic spiral.

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