spiral
nounfeminine/ɨʃpiˈɾal/medium
es·pi·ral
Definition
A curve on a plane that winds around a fixed center point at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance.
The galaxy has a distinct spiral shape.
The notebook had a spiral binding.
Common collocations
spiral staircasedownward spiralspiral notebook
Idiomatic expressions
- spiral of violence
- inflationary spiral
Etymology
Do latim medieval 'spiralis', de 'spira' (espira, volta).