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SPIRALS

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Spirals.

Spirals - 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

Spirals - as an adjective satellite

In the shape of a coil

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coilinghelicalspiralingturbinatevolutevolutedwhorled

Spirals - 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 artist painted intricate spirals on the canvas."
"The seashell had beautiful spirals on its surface."
"She watched with fascination as the water formed tiny spirals in the sink."
"The DNA molecule has a double helix shape with two intertwined spirals."
"The snail left a trail of slimy spirals as it moved across the ground."
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Word Game Points

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

SPIRALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SPIRALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spirals is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPIRALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SPIRALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spirals is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPIRALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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