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helical

UK
/ˈhɛlɪkəl/
US
/ˈhɛlɪkəl/

Translations

helicaladjective
more helical
Comp.
most helical
Super.
UK
/ˈhɛlɪkəl/
US
/ˈhɛlɪkəl/
hélicoïdalQui a la forme d’une hélice ; en spirale.
The DNA molecule has a helical structure.
La molécule d’ADN a une structure hélicoïdale.
Additional translations
en spiraleS’emploie surtout pour décrire un mouvement ou une trajectoire.
Synonyms
spiral
screw-shaped
corkscrew
twisted
coiled

Definitions

helicaladjective
Having the shape or form of a helix; spiral.
The DNA molecule has a helical structure.
Winding or moving in a continuous spiral path or manner.
The helicopter followed a helical trajectory as it descended toward the deck.
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