spiral betydelser och definitioner

A curve on a plane that winds around a fixed center point at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance from the point.

A three-dimensional curve that turns around an axis at a constant or continuously varying distance while moving parallel to the axis; a helix.

Something having the form of such a curve: a spiral of black smoke.

Printing A spiral binding.

The course or flight path of an object rotating on its longitudinal axis.

A continuously accelerating increase or decrease: the wage-price spiral.

Of or resembling a spiral.

Circling around a center at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance.

Coiling around an axis in a constantly changing series of planes; helical.

Printing Relating to or having a spiral binding: a spiral notebook.

To take a spiral form or course.

To rise or fall with steady acceleration.

To cause to take a spiral form or course.