helical
[ hel-i-kuh l, hee-li- ]
/ ˈhɛl ɪ kəl, ˈhi lɪ- /
adjective
pertaining to or having the form of a helix; spiral.
OTHER WORDS FROM helical
hel·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby helical
helianthemum,
helianthine b,
helianthus,
heliborne,
helic-,
helical,
helical gear,
helical rack,
helical scan,
helicase,
heliced
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British Dictionary definitions for helical
helical
/ (ˈhɛlɪkəl) /
adjective
of or shaped like a helix; spiral
Derived forms of helical
helically, adverbMedical definitions for helical
helical
[ hĕl′ĭ-kəl, hē′lĭ- ]
adj.
Of or having the shape of a helix; spiral.
Having a shape approximating that of a helix.