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   spiral

   /ˈspʌɪrəl/

   adjective

   • 1. winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve, either round a central point on a flat plane or about an axis so as to form a cone: "a spiral pattern"
   • ▪ winding in a continuous curve of constant diameter about a central axis, as though along a cylinder; helical.
   • ▪ (of a stairway) constantly turning in one direction as it rises, round a solid or open centre: "a wrought-iron spiral staircase"
   • ▪ (of a fracture) curving round a long bone lengthwise.
   • ▪ short for spiral-bound

   noun

   • 1. a spiral curve, shape, pattern, or object: "a spiral of smoke"
   • ▪ short for spiral galaxy
   • 2. a progressive rise or fall of prices, wages, etc., each responding to an upward or downward stimulus provided by a previous one: "an inflationary spiral"
   • ▪ a process of deterioration through the continuous increase or decrease of a specified feature: "this spiral of deprivation and environmental degradation"

   verb

   • 1. move in a spiral course: "a wisp of smoke spiralled up from the trees" Similar coilwindtwirlswirltwistwreathesnakegyrate
   • ▪ cause to have a spiral shape or follow a spiral course: "spiral the bandage round the limb" Similar coilwindtwirlswirltwistwreathesnakegyrate
   • 2. show a continuous and dramatic increase: "inflation continued to spiral" Similar soarshoot uprocketincrease rapidlyrise rapidlyleap upescalateclimbmountinformal:skyrocketgo through the ceilinggo through the roofOpposite fall
   • ▪ decrease or deteriorate continuously: "he expects the figures to spiral down further" Similar deterioratedeclinedegenerateworsenget worseinformal:go downhilltake a nosedivego to potgo to the dogshit the skidsgo down the toiletgo down the tubesOpposite improve

   Word Origin mid 16th century (as an adjective): from medieval Latin spiralis, from Latin spira ‘coil’ (see spire2).

   Derivatives

   • 1. spirally adverb
   • 2. spirality noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPIRAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of spiral as a noun, verb and adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms and related words. Find out how to use spiral in different contexts, such as mathematics, sports, business and politics.

   • English (US)

     SPIRAL meaning: 1. a shape made up of curves, each one above...

   • Znaczenie Spiral, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SPIRAL definicja: 1. a shape made up of curves, each one...

   • Spiral: Polish Translation

     SPIRAL translate: spirala, spiralny, spiralny, śrubowaty,...

   • Spiral: French Translation

     SPIRAL translate: spirale [feminine], spirale [feminine],...

   • Spiral: Italian Translation

     SPIRAL translate: spirale, a spirale, a spirale, spirale,...

   • Spiral: German Translation

     spiral - translate into German with the English-German...

   • Spiral Spanish Translation

     SPIRAL translate: espiral, espiral [feminine, singular],...

   • Spiral: Thai Translation

     SPIRAL translate: ที่เป็นเกลียว; ที่วกวน, เป็นวงก้นหอย,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spiralSpiral Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of spiral as an adjective, noun, and verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. See also related phrases and entries for spiral in the dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPIRAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SPIRAL meaning: 1. a shape made up of curves, each one above or wider than the one before: 2. a situation in which…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › spiralSPIRAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Spiral definition: a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.. See examples of SPIRAL used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › spiralSpiral - definition of spiral by The Free Dictionary

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   A spiral is a curve that winds around a fixed center point at a varying distance, or a three-dimensional curve that turns around an axis. Learn about different types of spirals, their applications, and related terms from various sources.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPIRAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A spiral is a shape that winds round and round, with each curve above or outside the previous one. It can also be a verb meaning to grow or move in a spiral curve, or a noun meaning a continuous increase or decrease in something.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spiralSpiral - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A spiral is a coil or curl, like the shape of a piece of hair wound around your finger, a Slinky toy, or a corkscrew. A curve forming a series of circles that become gradually larger or smaller is one kind of spiral.