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helical

helical · more helical · most helical

винтообразный, спиральный

spiralförmig, spiral-, spiralig, schraubend

In the shape of a helixIn the shape of a helix.

/ˈhɛl.ɪ.kəl/

» But computerized axial tomography, better known as a helical CT scan, provided doctors with far greater detail.

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Meaning

1 senses

In the shape of a helix.
Near-synonym: spiral
spiralförmig, spiral-, spiralig
винтообра́зныйvintoobráznyj, спиральныйspiralʹnyj
in the shape of a coil

Examples

1 sentences

But computerized axial tomography, better known as a helical CT scan, provided doctors with far greater detail.
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Translations

6 languages

Русский

By meaning 1

in the shape of a helix:

Deutsch

By meaning 1

in the shape of a helix:

Origin

By surface analysis, helic- + -al.

By surface analysis, helic- + -al.

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Forms

more helical, most helical

Comparative	more helical Lesson
Superlative	most helical Lesson

regular

Synonyms

9 synonyms

spiralB1 helicine

Close in meaning

in the shape of a coil:coiling spiralspiralingvolute voluted whorled turbinate spiralling

Lessons for this word

2 lessons

A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

heiress heirloom heist helicopterB2 heliotrope

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