spiral
adjective
1. in the shape of a coil
Similar word(s): coiled, coiling, helical, spiraling, turbinate, volute, voluted, whorled
noun
1. a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
Definition categories: shape, curve
2. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
Similar word(s): helix
Definition categories: shape, curve
3. a continuously accelerating change in the economy
Definition categories: process
4. ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
Similar word(s): volute
Definition categories: man–made, decoration, ornament, ornamentation
5. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
Similar word(s): coil, helix, volute, whorl
Definition categories: man–made, construction, structure
6. flying downward in a helical path with a large radius
verb
1. to wind or move in a spiral course
Definition categories: motion, turn
2. form a spiral
- The path spirals up the mountain
Definition categories: stative, curve, twist, wind
3. move in a spiral or zigzag course
Similar word(s): corkscrew
Definition categories: motion, turn
Sentences with spiral as a verb:
- The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree.
- You need to learn how to spiral a ball.
- Her debts were spiralling out of control.