screwlike

Definition of screwlikenext
as in spiral
turning around an axis like the thread of a screw performed a screwlike dive into the pool

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Adjective
  • Try the spinach and artichoke escargot — a flaky, rich, bready spiral — for a savory snack.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Silent spiral Wongchingchai feels caught in a silent spiral.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Cherry unveiled like a mood overture: Every winding synth line, chopped vocal shard, and sudden genre swerve felt like a distinct scene—time-traveling without losing a grip on the floor.
    Gio Santiago, Pitchfork, 12 Feb. 2026
  • And every stop along the winding road of his life, from musical wunderkind to business and community leader, has shaped how this Flossmoor resident approaches life.
    Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Screwlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screwlike. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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