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spiral meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of spiral at MeaningMonkey.org. spiral meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.SPIRAL noun
Definition of spiral (noun)
- a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
- a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
- synonyms: helix
- a continuously accelerating change in the economy
- ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
- synonyms: volute
- a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
- flying downward in a helical path with a large radius
SPIRAL verb
Definition of spiral (verb)
- to wind or move in a spiral course
- form a spiral
- "The path spirals up the mountain"
- move in a spiral or zigzag course
- synonyms: corkscrew
SPIRAL adjective
Definition of spiral (adjective)
Source: Princeton University Wordnet