helix
Meaning of helix
noun
- 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.
- A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.
- The incurved rim of the external ear.
- 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:
Meaning coil:
Translation of helix
Words that rhyme with helix
elix, Belix, Felix, felix, anthelix, antihelix, superhelix, Daemonelix, abarelix, antarelix, cetrorelix, ganirelix
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