Sekirov Dictionary

spiral

/ˈspaɪɹəl/

noun 4
verb 4
adjective 1
forms 5
phrases 1

noun4

A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
(informal) A helix.
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A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
- My beloved friends and family who sustained and grounded me as I fell into the rabbit hole of this project or down the spiral of new parenthood. — 2015
A section of track that forms a circle and crosses over itself, used for gaining height in mountainous territory.

verb4

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To move along the path of a spiral or helix.
- The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree.
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To cause something to spiral.
- You need to learn how to spiral a ball.
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(figurative) To increase continually.
- Her debts were spiralling out of control.
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To decline mentally.
- She spiralled into a deep depression.

adjective1

Helical, like a spiral.

forms

spiraled · spiralled · spiraling · spiralling · spirals

Phrases with spiral

spiral out
To have a panic attack; to be overcome by sadness, anxiety, etc.; to freak out

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