helix

Meaning of helix

noun
  1. A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
  2. A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.
  3. The incurved rim of the external ear.
  4. An upside down midair 360° spin in playboating.

verb

To form or cause to form a helix.

Information about helix

  • The plural form of helix is: helixes.
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Hyphenation of helix

he-lix

  • It consists of 2 syllables and 5 chars.
  • helix is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables

helix synonyms

Meaning spiral:

spiral

Meaning coil:

coil, spiral, volute, whorl

Translation of helix

Words that rhyme with helix

elix, Belix, Felix, felix, anthelix, antihelix, superhelix, Daemonelix, abarelix, antarelix, cetrorelix, ganirelix

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