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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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   a situation in which a price, etc. becomes lower, or a situation gets worse and is difficult to control because one bad event causes another: This year's downward spiral of house prices has depressed the market. See more.

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

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   The meaning of SPIRAL is winding around a center or pole and gradually receding from or approaching it. How to use spiral in a sentence.

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

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   n. 1. a. A curve on a plane that winds around a fixed center point at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance from the point. b. A three-dimensional curve that turns around an axis at a constant or continuously varying distance while moving parallel to the axis; a helix.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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   A spiral is a shape which winds round and round, with each curve above or outside the previous one.

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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishspiral noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   a continuous harmful increase or decrease in something, that gradually gets faster and faster. How can we halt the destructive spiral of violence in the inner cities? measures to control the inflationary spiral. the upward/downward spiral of sales. the vicious spiral of rising wages and prices. see also death spiral. Extra Examples.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of spiral – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    SPIRAL definition: a shape made by a curve turning around and around a central point: . Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishspiral noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    spiral. noun. /ˈspaɪrəl/ a shape or design, consisting of a continuous curved line that winds around a central point, with each curve further away from the center The birds circled in a slow spiral above the house. A spiral of smoke rose from the chimney. Want to learn more?