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spi·ral
 spiral
- pronunciation:
- spaI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, verb, transitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a curve that circles around from a fixed point. A spiral gets bigger or smaller as it moves away from the fixed point.
The cinnamon rolls were shaped like a spiral. |
| definition 2: |
something shaped like or moving like a spiral.
- similar words:
- swirl, twist
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| related words: |
loop |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
curved in the form of a spiral.
There is a spiral path to the center of the garden. |
| related words: |
circular, crooked |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
spiraled, spiraling, spirals |
| definition: |
to form a spiral.
The seashell spirals, making a beautiful curved shape.The staircase spiraled from the top floor to the ground floor.- similar words:
- twist, wind
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| related words: |
loop |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to cause to form a spiral or move in a spiral course.
The football player spiraled the ball. |
| derivation: |
spirally (adv.) |
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