spiral
/ˈspaɪɹəl/ sustantivo C1En español: espiral, hélice
- A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
- A helix.
- A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
- A section of track that forms a circle and crosses over itself, used for gaining height in mountainous territory.
Plural spirals
Phrasal verbs y expresiones
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But these forces increase as we go higher, so that we have a spiral which in defiance of reason rests upon the apex and not on the base.
She grabbed a heavy brass key and marched up the winding spiral staircase.
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