helical
pronunciation
How to pronounce helical in British English:
UK [ˈhelɪkl]
How to pronounce helical in American English:
US [ˈhɛlɪkəl, ˈhilɪ-]
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- Adjective:
- in the shape of a coil
Word Origin
- helical (adj.)
- "spiral-shaped," 1590s, from Latin helicem (see helix) + -al (1).
Example
- 1. Metric helical spring lock washers general specifications-general specifications .
- 2. Processing trough situated on helical springs .
- 3. Evans says the stratum corneum is made up of helical fibers of keratin that are woven together in a three-dimensional pattern .
- 4. The helical fibers also straighten out , allowing the material to expand and increase the volume of water it can hold , says evans .
- 5. Summarizes the development status of steam trap , and presents the new helical tube steam trap .