Synonyms: spiral
Definition: flying downward in a helical path with a large radius
Similar words: rotary motion, rotation
Definition: the act of rotating as if on an axis
Usage: the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music
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
Definition: ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
Similar words: decoration, ornament, ornamentation
Definition: something used to beautify
Synonyms: spiral
Definition: a continuously accelerating change in the economy
Similar words: economic process
Definition: any process affecting the production and development and management of material wealth
Synonyms: spiral
Definition: a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
Similar words: curve, curved shape
Definition: the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
Definition: a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
Similar words: curve, curved shape
Definition: the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
Synonyms: gyrate, spiral, coil
Definition: to wind or move in a spiral course
Usage: the muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action; black smoke coiling up into the sky; the young people gyrated on the dance floor
Similar words: turn
Definition: change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
Usage: Turn towards me; The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face; She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs
Definition: move in a spiral or zigzag course
Similar words: turn
Definition: change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
Usage: Turn towards me; The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face; She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs
Synonyms: spiral
Definition: form a spiral
Usage: The path spirals up the mountain
Similar words: curve, wind, twist
Definition: extend in curves and turns
Usage: The road winds around the lake; the path twisted through the forest
Synonyms: coiling, spiral, spiraling, turbinate, helical, whorled, volute, voluted
Definition: in the shape of a coil
Similar words: coiled
Definition: curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
Usage: a coiled snake ready to strike; the rope lay coiled on the deck