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- [spahy-ruh l]
- /ˈspaɪ rəl/
- /ˈspaɪə.rəl/
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- [spahy-ruh l]
- /ˈspaɪ rəl/
Definitions of spiralled word
- noun spiralled Geometry. a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it. 1
- noun spiralled a helix. 1
- noun spiralled a single circle or ring of a spiral or helical curve or object. 1
- noun spiralled a spiral or helical object, formation, or form. 1
- noun spiralled 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 spiralled Football. a type of kick or pass in which the ball turns on its longer axis as it flies through the air. 1
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Origin of spiralled
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Spiralled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spiralled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
spiralled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for spiralled
adj spiralled
verb spiralled
- arc — An arc is a smoothly curving line or movement.
- cincture — something that encircles or surrounds, esp a belt, girdle, or border
- circuit — An electrical circuit is a complete route which an electric current can flow around.
- concave — A surface that is concave curves inwards in the middle.
- convex — Convex is used to describe something that curves outwards in the middle.
adjective spiralled
- crimped — folded into ridges
- crinkling — Present participle of crinkle.
- curling — a game played on ice, esp in Scotland and Canada, in which heavy stones with handles (curling stones) are slid towards a target (tee)
- looping — a portion of a cord, ribbon, etc., folded or doubled upon itself so as to leave an opening between the parts.
- waved — having a form, outline, or appearance resembling waves; undulating.
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