Definition of helical Helical

/hɛˈlɪkʌl/ - [helikul] - hel•i•cal

We found 5 definitions of helical from 5 different sources.

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What does helical mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

helical - in the shape of a coil
  coiling, spiral, spiraling, volute, voluted, whorled, turbinate
  coiled curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals); "a coiled snake ready to strike"; "the rope lay coiled on the deck"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • helical (a.)
    Of or pertaining to, or in the form of, a helix; spiral; as, a helical staircase; a helical spring.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • helical
    In the shape of a helix.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • helical
    Helicidæ, Helicograph, Helicoid. See Helix

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helical in sign language
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