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Uncommonspiral
The correct spelling is spiral.
How to pronounce spiral
/ˈspaɪɹəl/
nounIPA: /ˈspaɪɹəl/
Say it like: Spi-ral
The correct spelling is spiral. A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point. For example: "The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree."
Usage Examples
“The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree.”
“You need to learn how to spiral a ball.”
“Her debts were spiralling out of control.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
- 2.A helix.
- 3.A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
verb
- 1.To move along the path of a spiral or helix.
- 2.To cause something to spiral.
- 3.To increase continually.
adjective
- 1.Helical, like a spiral
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