spiral

noun

A curve on a plane that winds around a fixed center point at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance from the point.

noun

A three-dimensional curve that turns around an axis at a constant or continuously varying distance while moving parallel to the axis; a helix.

noun

Something having the form of such a curve.

noun

A spiral binding.

noun

The course or flight path of an object rotating on its longitudinal axis.

noun

A continuously accelerating increase or decrease.

adjective

Of or resembling a spiral.

adjective

Circling around a center at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance.

adjective

Coiling around an axis in a constantly changing series of planes; helical.