helical
pertaining to or having the form of a helix; spiral.
Origin of helical
1Other words from helical
- hel·i·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby helical
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How to use helical in a sentence
As the liquid dried into a film, the rodlike fibers settled into helical structures resembling spiral staircases.
This eco-friendly glitter gets its color from plants, not plastic | Maria Temming | November 18, 2021 | Science NewsThe carriage is supported on helical springs and solid steel wheels.
To give the water a rotary motion he had inserted a helical piece of angle iron, and so prevented deposition.
It consisted of a metallic cylinder having a helical indenting groove cut upon it from end to end.
Edison, His Life and Inventions | Frank Lewis Dyer and Thomas Commerford MartinWhen the pilot valve opens, the pressure beneath the piston is relieved and it is seated by the helical spring above.
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The translation of a body in helical motion is called its advance.
British Dictionary definitions for helical
/ (ˈhɛlɪkəl) /
of or shaped like a helix; spiral
Derived forms of helical
- helically, adverb
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