helix

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noun

1. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
• Syn:
spiral
• Derivationally related forms:
spiral (for: spiral)
• Hypernyms:
curve, curved shape
• Hyponyms:
double helix
2. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
- a coil of rope
• Syn:
coil, spiral, volute, whorl
• Derivationally related forms:
helical, volute (for: volute), spiral (for: spiral), coil (for: coil)
• Hypernyms:
structure, construction
• Hyponyms:
hank

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  Helix, genus Helix, coil, spiral, volute, whorl