Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Spiral.
How to pronounce spiral:
US
Spiral - as a noun
A plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
A curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
helix15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curve10curved shapeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A continuously accelerating change in the economy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
economic processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
volute9A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
Example: "A coil of rope"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coil6helix15volute9whorl11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
construction16structure11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Flying downward in a helical path with a large radius
Spiral - as an adjective satellite
In the shape of a coil
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coiling10helical12spiraling12turbinate11volute9voluted11whorled14Spiral - as a verb
Spiral - as an adjective
Helical, like a spiral
Example Sentences
"I love the beautiful spiral staircase in this old mansion."
"The hurricane formed a massive spiral in the ocean."
"The spiral of smoke rose from the chimney."
"She twirled her hair into a neat spiral."
"The seashell had a perfect spiral shape."
Word Game Points
Is SPIRAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spiral is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPIRAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SPIRAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spiral is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPIRAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SPIRAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spiral is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPIRAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
