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to spiral
01
to move or extend in a continuous and widening circular pattern
Intransitive: to spiral | to spiral to a direction
Examples
The smoke has spiraled upward from the chimney into the night sky.
The hawk spiraled high above, scanning the ground for prey.
02
to induce or create a spiral shape or trajectory in movement
Transitive: to spiral sth
Examples
The tornado 's powerful winds began to spiral debris into the air, creating a dangerous whirlwind.
The artist carefully manipulated the clay on the pottery wheel to spiral it into an elegant vase.
03
to increase in a rapid and uncontrollable way
Intransitive
Examples
The company 's expenses began to spiral after the unexpected economic downturn.
Following the initial outbreak, the pandemic began to spiral, overwhelming healthcare systems across the globe.
Spiral
01
(geometry) a curved shape or design that gradually winds around a center or axis
Examples
The staircase in the old mansion featured an elegant spiral that ascended to the upper floors.
The seashell exhibited a perfect spiral, intricately formed by nature.
02
a structure formed by winding continuously around a central axis
Examples
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
Examples
The column featured a carved spiral design.
The artist painted spirals on the pottery.
04
a rapid, self-reinforcing change in economic conditions, often worsening or accelerating over time
Examples
The country experienced an inflation spiral that affected daily prices.
Unchecked spending led to a debt spiral.
spiral
01
having a shape that winds around a central point or axis
Examples
The staircase featured a spiral design, allowing for a compact and visually striking ascent.
The seashell had a beautiful spiral pattern, with each whorl gradually increasing in size.
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