Spirals

noun

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.nounA curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.

2.nounA helix.

3.nounA self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.

4.verbTo move along the path of a spiral or helix.

"The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree."

5.verbTo cause something to spiral.

"You need to learn how to spiral a ball."

6.verbTo increase continually.

"Her debts were spiralling out of control."

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