helical
[hel-i-kuh l, hee-li-]
adjective
pertaining to or having the form of a helix; spiral.
Origin of helical
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Related Words for helical
coiled, circling, rolled, wound, radial, circular, corkscrew, cochlear, helical, helicoid, tortile, whorledExamples from the Web for helical
Historical Examples of helical
The centrifugal strain due to this is balanced by helical springs.
Steam TurbinesHubert E. Collins
The translation of a body in helical motion is called its advance.
The Ford transverse rear spring was supplemented by two helical springs placed vertically between the Ford and tractor frames.
Deeds of a Great RailwayG. R. S. Darroch
He invented the helical form of the balance spring and a form of chronometer escapement much like Earnshaw's.
Time Telling through the AgesHarry Chase Brearley
To give the water a rotary motion he had inserted a helical piece of angle iron, and so prevented deposition.
helical
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helical
[hĕl′ĭ-kəl, hē′lĭ-]
adj.
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