hélice meaning in English — helix, paddle, propeller

English meaning

helix noun A three-dimensional spiral curve, like the shape of a screw thread or a spiral staircase.
paddle noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
propeller noun A device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air.
screw noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
spiral noun A curve that winds around a center point while moving steadily outward or inward.

hélice is used for these senses in English:

paddle A paddlewheel.
propeller A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
screw (nautical) A ship's propeller.
spiral (informal) A helix.

noun A three-dimensional spiral curve, like the shape of a screw thread or a spiral staircase.
noun The curved outer rim of the ear.

noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
verb To move a small boat through water using a paddle.
verb To wade or splash about playfully in shallow water.

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