HELICOIDS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word helicoids. (close relations)
Definition of HELICOIDS
Best Alternative Words for HELICOIDS
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| coils | nounn | |||||||
noun • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine • a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb • tubing that is wound in a spiral • reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit verb • to wind or move in a spiral course • make without a potter's wheel • wind around something in coils or loops | ||||||||
| convolutions | nounn | |||||||
noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly • a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain • the action of coiling or twisting or winding together | ||||||||
| gyrations | nounn | |||||||
noun • a single complete turn (axial or orbital) • the act of rotating in a circle or spiral | ||||||||
| spirals | 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 | ||||||||
| twists | verbv | |||||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||
| vortices | nounn | |||||||
noun • A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column. • Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre. • Anything that inevitably draws surrounding things into its current. • A supposed collection of particles of very subtle matter, endowed with a rapid rotary motion around an axis which was also the axis of a sun or planet; part of a Cartesian theory accounting for the formation of the universe, and the movements of the bodies composing it. • Any of numerous species of small Turbellaria belonging to Vortex and allied genera. | ||||||||
| whirls | verbv | |||||||
noun • confused movement • the shape of something rotating rapidly • a usually brief attempt • the act of rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • cause to spin • flow in a circular current, of liquids • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis • fly around | ||||||||
