Synonyms: coil, spiral, helix, whorl, volute
Definition: a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
Usage: a coil of rope
Similar words: structure, construction
Definition: a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
Usage: the structure consisted of a series of arches; she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons
Synonyms: whorl, lock, ringlet, curl
Definition: a strand or cluster of hair
Similar words: hair
Definition: a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
Usage: he combed his hair; each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells
Synonyms: curl, curlicue, coil, gyre, whorl, ringlet, scroll, roll
Definition: a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
Similar words: round shape
Definition: a shape that is curved and without sharp angles