Spiral Meaning and Definition

Word: Spiral

How to pronounce: ˈspaɪərəl

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve, either around a central point on a flat plane or about an axis so as to form a cone.

Example sentences: "A spiral pattern"

Noun

Definitions:

1. A spiral curve, shape, or pattern.

Example sentences: "He spotted a spiral of smoke"

2. A progressive rise or fall of prices, wages, etc., each responding to an upward or downward stimulus provided by a previous one.

Example sentences: "An inflationary spiral"

3. A pass or kick that moves smoothly through the air while spinning on its long axis.

Example sentences: "The axis of the spiral seems small and the orbit fixed."

Verb

Definitions:

1. Move in a spiral course.

Example sentences: "A wisp of smoke spiraled up from the trees"

2. Show a continuous and dramatic increase.

Example sentences: "Inflation continued to spiral"

Synonyms:

helical

helicoid

helicoidal

corkscrew

coil

helix

screw

volute

whorl

swirl

gyrate

Derivations:

spiralling

spiralled

spirally

spire

Spiral in Other Languages...

Spanish: Espiral

German: Spirale

French: Spirale

Italian: Spirale

Turkish: Spiral