Definitions from Wiktionary (spiral)
▸ noun: (geometry) A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
▸ noun: (informal) A helix.
▸ noun: A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
▸ noun: (rail transport) A section of track that forms a circle and crosses over itself, used for gaining height in mountainous territory.
▸ adjective: Helical, like a spiral.
▸ verb: (intransitive) To move along the path of a spiral or helix.
▸ verb: (transitive) To cause something to spiral.
▸ verb: (figuratively, intransitive) To increase continually.
▸ Also see spiral
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▸ noun: (geometry) A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
▸ noun: (informal) A helix.
▸ noun: A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
▸ noun: (rail transport) A section of track that forms a circle and crosses over itself, used for gaining height in mountainous territory.
▸ adjective: Helical, like a spiral.
▸ verb: (intransitive) To move along the path of a spiral or helix.
▸ verb: (transitive) To cause something to spiral.
▸ verb: (figuratively, intransitive) To increase continually.
▸ Also see spiral
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