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spiral
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɨʃpiˈɾal/es·pi·ral
Definition
1A curve on a plane that winds around a fixed center point at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance.
Usage examples
“The galaxy has a distinct spiral shape.”
“The notebook had a spiral binding.”
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Antonyms
Common combinations
spiral staircasedownward spiralspiral notebook
Idiomatic expressions
- spiral of violence
- inflationary spiral