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| 1. | [ noun ] a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | |
| Synonyms: | coil whorl volute spiral | |
| Examples: | "a coil of rope" |
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| Related terms: | structure hank gyrate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (mathematics,geometry) a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle | |
| Synonyms: | spiral | |
| Related terms: | curve double_helix spiral | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (biology,zoology) type genus of the family Helicidae | |
| Synonyms: | genus_Helix | |
| Related terms: | mollusk_genus Helicidae garden_snail brown_snail Helix_hortensis edible_snail | |
| Similar spelling: |
Hellwig Helios heliac Heilig hellish |
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