helical

[hel-i-kuhl, hee-li-]

hel·i·cal

[hel-i-kuhl, hee-li-]
adjective
pertaining to or having the form of a helix; spiral.

Origin:
1605–15; helic- + -al1

hel·i·cal·ly, adverb
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Helical is always a great word to know.
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an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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helical (ˈhɛlɪkəl)
 
adj
of or shaped like a helix; spiral
 
'helically
 
adv

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helical hel·i·cal (hěl'ĭ-kəl, hē'lĭ-)
adj.

  1. Of or having the shape of a helix; spiral.

  2. Having a shape approximating that of a helix.

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