spiral

[spahy-ruhl] / ˈspaɪ rəl /

ADJECTIVE

curling, winding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circling coiled

STRONG

circular circumvoluted corkscrew curled radial rolled scrolled wound

WEAK

cochlear helical helicoid screw-shaped tendrillar tortile voluted whorled

Antonyms

WEAK

straight uncurling unwinding

NOUN

curled shape

Synonyms

STRONG

coil corkscrew curlicue flourish gyration gyre helix quirk screw volute whorl

Example Sentences

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However, it does not cover specific measures to regulate managing agents or tackle spiralling service charges.

From BBC

Footage showed the jets spiralling to the ground.

From BBC

As I did, a small white flake spiraled down from the thick clouds.

From Literature

I watched this alternative history spiral out in flashes and blips and bit my lip.

From Literature

O'Neill described the events over the weekend as a "spiralling conflict" and "deeply disturbing".

From BBC