Gratis ordbok - engelska svenska tyska lexikon

Definitioner

Substantiv

1. (geometry) A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
2. (informal) A helix.
3. A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.

Adjektiv

1. Helical, like a spiral

Verb

1. (intransitive) To move along the path of a spiral or helix.
2. (figuratively, intransitive) To increase continually.