Spirale — meaning in English
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English meaning
- coil noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
- helix noun A three-dimensional spiral curve, like the shape of a screw thread or a spiral staircase.
- scroll noun A roll of paper or parchment, especially one containing writing.
- spiral noun A curve that winds around a center point while moving steadily outward or inward.
Senses
Spirale is used for these senses in English:
- coil Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
- intrauterine device A contraceptive device consisting of a spiral or similar shape of plastic or metal inserted through the vagina into the uterus in order to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg.
- scroll (architectural element) An ornament formed of undulations giving off spirals or sprays, usually suggestive of plant form. Roman architectural ornament is largely of some scroll pattern.
- spiral (geometry) A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
coil — full definition
- noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
- verb To wind something into rings or loops.
- noun A T-shaped or hormonal intrauterine device used for contraception.
helix — full definition
- 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.