spiral.
A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French spirale, from Medieval Latin spiralis, from Latin spīra, from Ancient Greek σπεῖρα (speîra, “wreath, coil, twist”).
Helical, like a spiral.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French spirale, from Medieval Latin spiralis, from Latin spīra, from Ancient Greek σπεῖρα (speîra, “wreath, coil, twist”).
To move along the path of a spiral or helix.
The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree.
To cause something to spiral.
You need to learn how to spiral a ball.
To increase continually.
Her debts were spiralling out of control.
To decline mentally.
She spiralled into a deep depression.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French spirale, from Medieval Latin spiralis, from Latin spīra, from Ancient Greek σπεῖρα (speîra, “wreath, coil, twist”).
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