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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  • There are several spots to cool off in Treasure Valley as the temperatures rise, including Roaring Springs Water Park in Meridian, which added a new spiral water slide for the 2026 season.
    Hali Smith June 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
  • The numerous bright red dots strewn around M88’s spiral arms are old stars, while the pink and blue represent star clusters and dust clouds.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 May 2026
Adjective
  • Navigating the loss of a friend can be a long and winding journey.
    Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
  • End your drive at Mount Lemmon Ski Area, the southernmost ski resort in the U.S. Just northeast of Tucson, Arizona, the two-lane asphalt of the Sky Island Scenic Byway (also known as the Catalina Highway) carves a winding path up into the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
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“Screwlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screwlike. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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