Definition of Spiral
Spiral
spi·ral
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
winding around a center or pole and gradually receding from or approaching it;
e.g. The water in the sink spiraled down the drain.
(noun)
a three-dimensional curve (such as a helix) with one or more turns about an axis;
e.g. DNA is presented as a spiral.
(noun)
continuously accelerating through increases or decreases;
e.g. Production will see an upward spiral if employees are offered an incentive.
(verb)
to cause to spiral;
e.g. By rubbing a ribbon against the edge of a scissor blade, it will spiral, or curl, into itself.
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