helicline

[ hel-i-klahyn ]
/ ˈhɛl ɪˌklaɪn /

noun

a curved ramp.

Origin of helicline

British Dictionary definitions for helicline

helicline
/ (ˈhɛlɪˌklaɪn) /

noun

architect a spiral-shaped ramp

Word Origin for helicline

from helico- + -cline