spiral
Pronunciation: /ˈspaɪɹəl/
The English word “spiral” has 9 meanings listed here.
noun
- A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
- A helix.
- A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
- A section of track that forms a circle and crosses over itself, used for gaining height in mountainous territory.
adjective
- Helical, like a spiral.
verb
Etymology
From Middle French spirale, from Medieval Latin spiralis, from Latin spīra, from Ancient Greek σπεῖρα (speîra, “wreath, coil, twist”).
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