spiral
spi
ˈspaɪ
spai
ral
rəl
rēl
British pronunciation
/ˈspaɪrəl/

Définition et signification de « spiral » en anglais

to spiral
01

s'enrouler, tourbillonner

to move or extend in a continuous and widening circular pattern
Intransitive: to spiral | to spiral to a direction
to spiral definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The smoke has spiraled upward from the chimney into the night sky.
La fumée a spiralé vers le haut depuis la cheminée dans le ciel nocturne.
The hawk spiraled high above, scanning the ground for prey.
Le faucon spirala haut dans le ciel, scrutant le sol à la recherche de proies.
02

spiraliser, faire tournoyer

to induce or create a spiral shape or trajectory in movement
Transitive: to spiral sth
example
Exemples
The tornado 's powerful winds began to spiral debris into the air, creating a dangerous whirlwind.
Les vents puissants de la tornade ont commencé à enrouler les débris dans l'air, créant un tourbillon dangereux.
The artist carefully manipulated the clay on the pottery wheel to spiral it into an elegant vase.
L'artiste a soigneusement manipulé l'argile sur le tour de potier pour la spiraler en un vase élégant.
03

s'envoler, grimper en flèche

to increase in a rapid and uncontrollable way
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The company 's expenses began to spiral after the unexpected economic downturn.
Les dépenses de l'entreprise ont commencé à spirale après le ralentissement économique inattendu.
Following the initial outbreak, the pandemic began to spiral, overwhelming healthcare systems across the globe.
Suite à la première épidémie, la pandémie a commencé à spirale, submergeant les systèmes de santé à travers le monde.
Spiral
01

spirale

(geometry) a curved shape or design that gradually winds around a center or axis
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spiral definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The staircase in the old mansion featured an elegant spiral that ascended to the upper floors.
L'escalier du vieux manoir présentait une spirale élégante qui montait jusqu'aux étages supérieurs.
The seashell exhibited a perfect spiral, intricately formed by nature.
Le coquillage présentait une spirale parfaite, formée de manière complexe par la nature.
02

a structure formed by winding continuously around a central axis

example
Exemples
The staircase rose in a spiral to the top floor.
The seashell has a natural spiral.
03

an ornamental curve on a flat surface that winds outward from a center

example
Exemples
The column featured a carved spiral design.
The artist painted spirals on the pottery.
04

spirale

a rapid, self-reinforcing change in economic conditions, often worsening or accelerating over time
example
Exemples
The country experienced an inflation spiral that affected daily prices.
Unchecked spending led to a debt spiral.
spiral
01

en spirale

having a shape that winds around a central point or axis
spiral definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The staircase featured a spiral design, allowing for a compact and visually striking ascent.
L'escalier présentait un design en spirale, permettant une ascension compacte et visuellement frappante.
The seashell had a beautiful spiral pattern, with each whorl gradually increasing in size.
Le coquillage avait un beau motif spiralé, chaque tour augmentant progressivement en taille.
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