Pronunciation: /ˈspaɪrəl/
noun a curve on a plane that winds around a fixed center point at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance from the point
A1 The snail crawled up the spiral staircase.
A2 The seashell had a beautiful spiral pattern.
B1 The tornado formed a destructive spiral in the sky.
B2 The dancer spun in a graceful spiral on stage.
C1 The galaxy is composed of billions of stars in a spiral formation.
C2 The artist created an intricate spiral sculpture that captivated viewers.
verb to move in a spiral course or shape
A1 The ball started to spiral in the air.
A2 She watched the leaves spiral down from the tree.
B1 The company's profits began to spiral downwards.
B2 The debate spiraled out of control as emotions ran high.
C1 The political situation in the country is spiraling towards chaos.
C2 The novel's plot spiraled into a complex web of intrigue and deception.
adjective in the shape of a spiral; winding or circling around a central point or axis
A1 The spiral staircase in the old castle was narrow and steep.
A2 She drew a spiral pattern on the paper with different colored markers.
B1 The hurricane formed a spiral shape as it moved across the ocean.
B2 The company's finances were in a downward spiral due to poor management.
C1 The artist created a stunning sculpture with intricate spiral designs.
C2 The novel's plot took a complex spiral path, keeping readers guessing until the end.
formal The mathematician explained the concept of a spiral in great detail.
informal I love watching spiral patterns form in my latte art.
slang That rollercoaster was so intense, it felt like we were in a spiral!
figurative His mental health took a downward spiral after losing his job.
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