spiral
/ˈspaɪrəl/
coil, helix
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A continuous curve that winds outwards from a central point.
"She drew a spiral pattern on the canvas."
- 2.
A continuous and accelerating increase or decrease in an undesirable direction.
"Inflation began to spiral out of control."
- 1.
To move in a spiral course.
"The bird spiraled down to its nest."
- 2.
To continuously and rapidly get worse or better, often uncontrollably.
"His debt began to spiral dangerously."
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The bird spiraled down to its nest.
The bird spiraled down to its nest.
Inflation began to spiral out of control.
Inflation began to spiral out of control.
She drew a spiral pattern on the canvas.
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How do you pronounce spiral?
spiral is pronounced [/ˈspaɪrəl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does spiral mean?
spiral means "coil, helix". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is spiral?
spiral is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with spiral?
Example: "The bird spiraled down to its nest." — used to mean "coil, helix".
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