Synonyms for spiral

Other words for “spiral”, grouped by meaning.

We found 13 synonyms for “spiral”. The most common are helix, volute, coil, whorl, gyrate.

noun a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle

Synonymshelix

noun ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center

Synonymsvolute

noun a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

verb to wind or move in a spiral course

verb move in a spiral or zigzag course

adjective in the shape of a coil

Similarcoiled

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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