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SPIRALLING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Spiralling.

Spiralling - 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)
helix
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curvecurved shape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A continuously accelerating change in the economy

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
economic process
Hyponyms (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)
volute

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

Example: "A coil of rope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coilhelixvolutewhorl
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constructionstructure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Flying downward in a helical path with a large radius

Spiralling - as an adjective satellite

In the shape of a coil

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coilinghelicalspiralingturbinatevolutevolutedwhorled

Spiralling - as a verb

To wind or move in a spiral course

Example: "The muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coilgyrate

Form a spiral

Example: "The path spirals up the mountain"

Move in a spiral or zigzag course

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corkscrew

Example Sentences

"The spiralling staircase wound its way up to the top of the tower."
"She watched the spiralling smoke rise into the air after the explosion."
"The company's spiralling debt became a cause for concern."
"He couldn't stop his spiralling thoughts from overwhelming him."
"The spiralling costs of living in the city forced many families to move away."
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Word Game Points

Is SPIRALLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spiralling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPIRALLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SPIRALLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spiralling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPIRALLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SPIRALLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spiralling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPIRALLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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