SPIRAL

Spiral

In mathematics, a spiral is a curve which emanates from a central point, getting progressively farther away as it revolves around the point.

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spiral

Noun

  1. A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
  2. A helix.
  3. A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.

Verb

  1. To move along the path of a spiral or helix.
    The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree.
  2. To increase continually.
    Her debts were spiralling out of control.

Adjective

  1. Helical, like a spiral


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