spiral
English → English
(shape) Spiral: a curve that winds around a center point while moving further away
The snail's shell was formed in a perfect spiral that got larger near the opening.
(English) The snail's shell was formed in a perfect spiral that got larger near the opening.
A spiral staircase is a great way to save space in a small, multi-story house.
(English) A spiral staircase is a great way to save space in a small, multi-story house.
(movement) To spiral: to move in a circular and widening (or narrowing) path
The eagle began to spiral higher into the sky by using the warm air currents.
(English) The eagle began to spiral higher into the sky by using the warm air currents.
In the movie, the airplane started to spiral out of control after losing its wing.
(English) In the movie, the airplane started to spiral out of control after losing its wing.
Entry ID: en:en:spiral · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary