spiral
noun
a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
spirals
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pluralof spiral.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof spiral (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
spiralnouna plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
Example Sentences
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All three are actively accumulating matter, which spirals toward them through surrounding disks of gas and other material.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
However, for North Sea facing coasts, as an area of low pressure spirals away it will be blustery with locally strong north-westerly winds and early showers.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Other countries have fallen victim to debt spirals, where high levels of debt lead investors to demand higher interest rates, in turn fueling more borrowing until eventually a country defaults.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Roll it out cinnamon-roll style, spread with cream cheese, Parmesan, herbs and hot giardiniera, then coil, slice and nestle the spirals together in a buttered skillet.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Instead, the map was scattered with tiny spirals, which I took to be the location of loops.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
