Email this page to a friend

HELIX

Definition:

[noun] a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
Synonyms: spiral
[noun] a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
Synonyms: coil, spiral, volute, whorl
[noun] type genus of the family Helicidae
Synonyms: Helix, genus Helix