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单词 spirals
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spiral

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adjective

spi·​ral ˈspī-rəl How to pronounce spiral (audio)
1
a
: winding around a center or pole and gradually receding from or approaching it
the spiral curve of a watch spring
b
: helical
c
: spiral-bound
a spiral notebook
2
: of or relating to the advancement to higher levels through a series of cyclical movements
spirally
ˈspī-rə-lē How to pronounce spiral (audio)
adverb

spiral

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noun

1
a
: the path of a point in a plane moving around a central point while continuously receding from or approaching it
b
: a three-dimensional curve (such as a helix) with one or more turns about an axis
2
: a single turn or coil in a spiral object
3
: something having a spiral form as:
a
: spiral galaxy
b(1)
: a spiral flight
(2)
: a kick or pass in which a football rotates on its long axis while moving through the air
4
: a continuously spreading and accelerating increase or decrease
wage spirals

spiral

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verb

spiraled or spiralled; spiraling or spiralling

intransitive verb

: to go and especially to rise or fall in a spiral course
costs spiraled upward

transitive verb

1
: to form into a spiral
2
: to cause to spiral

Synonyms

Adjective

  • coiling
  • corkscrew
  • helical
  • involute
  • screwlike
  • winding

Verb

  • coil
  • corkscrew
  • curl
  • entwine
  • twine
  • twist
  • wind
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Adjective a spiral staircase takes visitors up into the Statue of Liberty Noun The glider flew in a wide spiral over the field. The quarterback threw a tight spiral to the receiver. Verb Smoke spiraled up from the chimney. The airplane spiraled to the ground and crashed. The unemployment rate has been spiraling upward. The stock market is spiraling downward. Let's deal with this crisis before it spirals out of control. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Al Fayed’s security team, says later in London — and head up a spiral staircase to the Imperial Suite. Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 The screened spaces can be elaborate, freestanding structures outfitted with sunbathing perches, ramps and spiral staircases or a series of inexpensive wire cubes. oregonlive, 28 July 2022 The swanky residence, which is gated, features soaring ceilings, spiral staircases and ornate details that take inspiration from Renaissance-era Italian architecture. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 July 2022 The tire shop was closing up, and tenants at the Harold Apartments were climbing the spiral staircases to their rooftop decks. Gale Hollandstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 Images of the listing show high ceilings and a pair of spiral staircases with leopard print carpet in the atrium. Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2022 The interiors will include expansive rooms with high ceilings, spiral staircases and special entrances. Amy Dobson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021 Forget the standard issue desk-and-bunk—think spiral staircases, marble floors, and chandeliers literally sent over from some of the fanciest hotels in the country. Nikhita Mahtani, House Beautiful, 24 Aug. 2021 The exit out of a spiral arm is important, because by that point our solar system would have spent more time in a region of space with higher densities of stars. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022
Noun
With his life in a downward spiral, the case become a lifeline for him. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 Following a banner year in 2021, global PC sales have been in a downward spiral. Dan Gallagher, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 The poll July 5 to July 26 comes as cigarette use has been on a downward spiral over the past decade-plus. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 The 11-inch-diameter brushes of this Ohio Steel sweeper are in a spiral—as opposed to straight—orientation, which puts less stress on the sweeper's internal components, resulting in a longer lifespan with fewer maintenance issues. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 21 Aug. 2022 Their billionaire founders, Alibaba’s Jack Ma and Tencent’s Pony Ma, have both seen their respective fortunes plunge by almost 50% from 2021 levels, as the companies’ shares have continued to go on a downward spiral. Yue Wang, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Relations between China and the United States, already at a low before Ms. Pelosi’s visit, are now in a downward spiral. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The 2008 financial crisis rocked the global economy, sending the U.S. housing and stock market on a downward spiral, and wiping out nearly 9 million jobs. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 25 July 2022 Unfortunately, typical older Americans are in a deep downward spiral. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 July 2022
Verb
No one knows whether the U.S. economy will spiral into a steeper downturn with sharp cutbacks in consumer spending, but such a scenario would almost certainly entail more layoffs. Sarah Chaney Cambon, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2022 But the non-partisan office also includes a warning in its 30-year outlook about how debt will soon spiral upward to new highs that could ultimately imperil the U.S. economy. Josh Boak, ajc, 27 July 2022 But most analysts, and many Ethiopians, feared the clashes could spiral into a full-blown conflict. Declan Walsh, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 The play sags a little in the second act as Callie’s romantic troubles spiral out of control into farcical mayhem. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Analysts are worried an accidental encounter in the fast-moving situation could spiral out of control. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 His comments to a Swiss newspaper come as Russian and Ukrainian fertilizer, grains and other farm exports have been disrupted by Moscow’s invasion, helping food costs to spiral. Bloomberg.com, 7 July 2022 Prior to the war, Africa imported 44% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine, according to the UN, and the supply shortage is starting to spiral towards catastrophic consequences. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 7 June 2022 However, his decision to take his challenge to the courts, rather than the streets, was a relief to many Kenyans who feared the argument might spiral into violence. Declan Walsh, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Medieval Latin spiralis, from Latin spira coil — more at spire

First Known Use

Adjective

1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1834, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

spiral 1 of 3

adjective

spi·​ral ˈspī-rəl How to pronounce spiral (audio)
1
: winding or circling around a center and gradually getting closer to or farther away from it
a spiral seashell
2
: circling around a center like the thread of a screw
a spiral staircase

spiral

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noun

1
: a single turn or coil in a spiral object
2
: something having a form that winds or circles around a center

spiral

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verb

spiraled or spiralled; spiraling or spiralling
: to move in or as if in a winding or circular path
Smoke spiraled from the chimney.
… an immense caldron … sent great clouds of savory steam spiraling slowly to the ceiling. Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth

Medical Definition

spiral 1 of 2

adjective

spi·​ral ˈspī-rəl How to pronounce spiral (audio)
1
a
: winding around a center or pole and gradually receding from or approaching it
b
: helical
the spiral structure of DNA
2
: being a fracture in which the break is produced by twisting apart the bone
a double spiral break

spiral

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noun

1
: the path of a point in a plane moving around a central point while continuously receding from or approaching it
2
: a three-dimensional curve (as a helix) with one or more turns about an axis
the double spiral of DNA

spirals 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spiral
as in coils
to follow a circular or spiral course a narrow road spiraling up the mountain to the summit

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • coils
  • curls
  • winds
  • circles
  • swirls
  • curves
  • corkscrews
  • twists
  • twines
  • loops
  • arcs
  • weaves
  • sweeps
  • entwines
  • turns
  • whirls
  • arches
  • bends
  • zigzags
  • wheels
  • encircles
  • hooks
  • veers
  • crooks
  • swerves
  • meanders
  • bows
  • bulges
  • intertwines
  • laces
  • interlaces
  • enlaces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • straightens

spirals

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noun

plural of spiral
as in whorls

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • whorls
  • coils
  • curves
  • curls
  • twists
  • orbits
  • rings
  • rolls
  • spins
  • circles
  • circulations
  • swirls
  • rounds
  • twirls
  • rotations
  • wheels
  • eddies
  • circuits
  • reels
  • pirouettes
  • gyrations
  • revolutions
  • whirls
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