2syllables
spiral
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Definitions ofspiral
1noun
- A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
- A helix.
- A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
1verb
- To move along the path of a spiral or helix.
Example: "The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree."
- To cause something to spiral.
Example: "You need to learn how to spiral a ball."
- To increase continually.
Example: "Her debts were spiralling out of control."
1adjective
- Helical, like a spiral
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