spirals Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: S P AY1 R AH0 L Z
What Does Spirals Mean?
Spirals is a noun that means plural of spiral. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of spiral. As a verb, it means To move along the path of a spiral or helix.
Spirals Definition (Noun)
- plural of spiral
Spirals as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of spiral
Noun
- A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
- A helix.
- A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
Verb
- To move along the path of a spiral or helix.
The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree.
- To cause something to spiral.
You need to learn how to spiral a ball.
- To increase continually.
Her debts were spiralling out of control.
Synonyms of Spirals
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Spirals synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Spirals
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Spirals in a Sentence
The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree.
You need to learn how to spiral a ball.
Her debts were spiralling out of control.
Word Forms & Grammar
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