Spiral — synonyms, definition

1. spiral (a)

corkscrew curled scrolled

2. spiral (Noun)

bolt coil convolution corkscrew curl cylinder gyre helix package ringlet roll scroll spindle twist volute whorl wind

spiral (Noun) — A plane curve traced by a point circling about the centre but at increasing distances from the centre.

spiral (Noun) — A curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle.

spiral (Noun) — A continuously accelerating change in the economy.

spiral (Noun) — Ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a centre with an increasing distance from the centre.

spiral (Noun) — A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops. ex. "a spiral of rope"

spiral (Noun) — Flying downward in a helical path with a large radius.

construction curve curved shape decoration economic process ornament ornamentation rotary motion rotation structure deflationary spiral double helix hank inflationary spiral

3. spiral (Verb)

coil convolute corkscrew decline descend entwine fasten flow glide gyrate loop screw scroll slip slither spin tighten turn twist wind

spiral (Verb) — To wind or move in a spiral course.

spiral (Verb) — Form a spiral. ex. "The path spirals up the mountain"

spiral (Verb) — Move in a spiral or zigzag course.

curve turn twist wind

4. spiral (Adjective)

coiling helical spiraling spiralling turbinate voluted whorled

spiral (Adjective) — In the shape of a coil. ex. "A spiral spring is depicted by providing thickness to a helix"