deflationary spiral

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Definitions of deflationary spiral words

noun deflationary spiral Geometry. a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it. 1
noun deflationary spiral a helix. 1
noun deflationary spiral a single circle or ring of a spiral or helical curve or object. 1
noun deflationary spiral a spiral or helical object, formation, or form. 1
noun deflationary spiral Aeronautics. a maneuver in which an airplane descends in a helix of small pitch and large radius, with the angle of attack within that of the normal flight range. 1
noun deflationary spiral Football. a type of kick or pass in which the ball turns on its longer axis as it flies through the air. 1

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

1545-55; < Medieval Latin spīrālis, equivalent to Latin spīr(a) coil (< Greek speîra anything coiled, wreathed, or twisted; see spire2) + -ālis -al1

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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