Synonyms for

Spirals

Verb / ˈspaɪrʌlz / Another word for spirals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Spirals are curves that continuously wind and loop around a central point, resembling a spiral shape.

Synonyms & similar words

whorl volute corkscrew gyrate helix spiral coil coils curls twists circles gyres whirls vortices helices winds spins volutes corkscrews whorls convolutions scrolls turns curlicues tendrils snails ramshorns

Example sentences

  1. The seashell had beautiful spirals on its surface.
  2. The tornado formed a massive spiral in the sky.
  3. She drew a spiral on the paper using different colored pens.
  4. The gymnast spun in a tight spiral before landing gracefully.
  5. The staircase had an elegant iron spiral railing.

Quotes

  • Life is a spiral, not a circle.
  • In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. - John Muir
  • The spiral is a spiritualized circle. - Wassily Kandinsky

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