Helical

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛlɪkəl/

Helical (adj)

  1. Having the shape of a spiral, like a screw thread or a twisted staircase.
  2. Turning around a central line while moving forward, forming a spiral curve.
  3. Describing a structure that looks like a spiral ladder, found in some biological molecules.

Helical (adjective)

Examples

  • The staircase follows a helical path up the tower.
  • A helical path guides the cable around the pole.