έλικα — meaning in English

English meaning

• helix noun A three-dimensional spiral curve, like the shape of a screw thread or a spiral staircase.
• 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.

Senses

έλικα is used for these senses in English:

• screw (nautical) A ship's propeller.
• 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.
• spiral (informal) A helix.

helix — full definition

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

screw — full definition

1. noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
2. noun A ship's propeller.
3. verb To attach or fasten something using a screw, or by twisting it into place.
4. verb (informal) To cheat, mistreat, or ruin things for someone.
5. noun (slang) A prison guard.

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