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HELICAL Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word helical. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word helical. (close relations)
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helixhelically

Best Alternative Words for HELICAL

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coiling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• in the shape of a coil

spiral
nounn
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

• a continuously accelerating change in the economy

• ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center

• a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

• flying downward in a helical path with a large radius

adjective satellite

• in the shape of a coil

verb

• to wind or move in a spiral course

• form a spiral

• move in a spiral or zigzag course

spiraling
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• in the shape of a coil

turbinate
nounn
adjective

• of or relating to the scroll-shaped turbinate bones in the nasal passages

noun

• any of the scrolled spongy bones of the nasal passages in man and other vertebrates

adjective satellite

• in the shape of a coil

volute
nounn
noun

• ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center

• a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

adjective satellite

• in the shape of a coil

voluted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in the shape of a coil

whorled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in the shape of a coil

• forming one or more whorls (especially a whorl of leaves around a stem)

Best Hypernyms For HELICAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for helical, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
coil curved spiral

Alternatives for COILING

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