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spiral

/ˈspaɪrəl/

spiralnoun

spirals

/ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Translations

спираль

The spiral of the staircase was beautifully designed.

Спираль лестницы была красиво спроектирована.

Additional translations

вихрь

завиток

винтовая линия

Definitions

A curve which emanates from a point, moving farther away as it revolves around the point.

The artist drew a beautiful spiral on the canvas, starting from the center and expanding outward.

A situation in which something continuously increases or decreases, often at an accelerating rate.

The company found itself in a financial spiral, with debts increasing faster than revenues.

Synonyms

spiralverb

spiraled

Past Simple

spiraled

Past Participle

spiralling

Gerund

/ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Definitions

To move in a continuous curve that winds around a central point while gradually moving either toward or away from it.

The hawk spiraled high above the field, searching for prey.

To increase or decrease rapidly and seemingly uncontrollably.

Housing prices have spiraled out of control over the past year.

Synonyms

spiraladjective

more spiral

Comp.

most spiral

Super.

/ˈspaɪrəl/

Translations

спиральный

The staircase has a beautiful spiral design.

Лестница имеет красивый спиральный дизайн.

Additional translations

винтовой

закрученный

завитой

Definitions

Having a shape or form that winds around a central point or axis in a curve that gradually moves away from the center.

The staircase had a beautiful spiral design that wound elegantly up to the second floor.

Synonyms