Synonyms for helix
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
Related words
- Word family
- helical helicase helicopter
- Phrases
- double helix
Forms
- Plural
- helixes → spirals, coils, volutes, whorls…
Example sentences
- spiral The Fibonacci spiral is found everywhere in nature.
- coil Dust collected on the coil of the air conditioner.
- whorl Can you stop standing behind me and looking at my hair whorl?
By length
- 4 letters
- coil1
- 5 letters
- whorl1
- 6 letters
- spiral2, volute
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (spiral2 = 2 syllables).