spiral

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Synonyms: spial, spinal, spical, sporal, spital, spira, spiran

Antonyms: spial, spinal, spical, sporal, spital, spira, spiran

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|geometry}} A curve that is the [[locus]] of a point that [[rotate]]s about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point. {{C|en|Curves}}
2. {{lb|en|informal}} A [[helix]].
3. A [[self-sustaining]] [[process]] with a lot of [[momentum]] involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
4. {{lb|en|rail}} A section of track that forms a circle and crosses over itself, used for gaining height in mountainous territory.

Adjective

1. [[helical|Helical]], like a spiral.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To move along the path of a spiral or helix.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cause something to spiral.
3. {{lb|en|figuratively|intransitive}} To increase continually.
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To decline mentally.

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