Meaning & use
helix
A three-dimensional curve that winds around a central axis at a constant angle, like a spring or spiral staircase.
See it in a sentence
DNA is famous for its double helix shape, with two strands twisting around each other.
The architect designed a helix-shaped ramp so cars could spiral up through the building.
A note on using this word
A helix keeps a constant radius and pitch as it winds, unlike a spiral, which often widens or narrows.
Words with a similar meaning
spiralcoil
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