helicline

[ hel-i-klahyn ]

noun
  1. a curved ramp.

Origin of helicline

1

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British Dictionary definitions for helicline

helicline

/ (ˈhɛlɪˌklaɪn) /


noun
  1. architect a spiral-shaped ramp

Origin of helicline

1
from helico- + -cline

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