as in spiral
turning around an axis like the thread of a screw
Sirius, the brightest star in the heavens, travels a helical path through space
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Recent Examples of helical
When printed with a helical structure, that number increased to 56 percent higher efficiency and 50 times more stable while the process was also successful for manufacturing.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2025
To maximize stiffness and strength, this method adds helical reinforcing fibers in addition to unidirectional ones.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Feb. 2025
The Ada County Highway District has responded to several problems with the roads in Eyrie Canyon, while city of Boise records show several other homeowners in the neighborhood have also applied for permits to put in helical piers.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2025
Using helical blades inside a stationary casing, the engine’s rotor compresses, ignites, and expands fuel and air in a single, compact unit, minimizing shock waves for better performance.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2025
To maximize stiffness and strength, this method adds helical reinforcing fibers in addition to unidirectional ones.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Feb. 2025
The Ada County Highway District has responded to several problems with the roads in Eyrie Canyon, while city of Boise records show several other homeowners in the neighborhood have also applied for permits to put in helical piers.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2025
Using helical blades inside a stationary casing, the engine’s rotor compresses, ignites, and expands fuel and air in a single, compact unit, minimizing shock waves for better performance.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helical
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My 9/11 diary entry is written in a spiral notebook with a cartoon cat on the front and the next page says 'ugh Megan is mad at me.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The rocket was in the upper atmosphere and spinning at the time — possibly because at least two satellites were being deployed — causing a spiral shape to be seen.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Sharing his battle At that point, Lowe faced a winding path of medical appointments, treatments and side effects.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hello, goodbye: The long and winding road of music biopics has finally led us to four feature films about the Beatles, coming in April 2028 by way of Bond director Sam Mendes.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Helical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helical. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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