spiral

Curlicue is a synonym of spiral.

As nouns the difference between spiral and curlicue

is that spiral is a curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point while curlicue is a fancy twisting or curling shape made from a series of concentric circles.

As verbs the difference between spiral and curlicue

is that spiral is to move along the path of a spiral or helix while curlicue is to make or adorn (something) with curlicues, or as if with curlicues.

As an adjective spiral

is helical, like a spiral.

In informal terms the difference between hook and spiral

is that hook is removal or expulsion from a group or activity while spiral is a helix.

As nouns the difference between hook and spiral

is that hook is a rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment while spiral is a curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.

As verbs the difference between hook and spiral

is that hook is to attach a hook to while spiral is to move along the path of a spiral or helix.

As an adjective spiral is

helical, like a spiral.

As nouns the difference between whirlpool and spiral

is that whirlpool is a swirling body of water while spiral is a curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.

As an adjective spiral is

helical, like a spiral.

As a verb spiral is

to move along the path of a spiral or helix.

Spiral is a related term of loophole.

As nouns the difference between spiral and loophole

is that spiral is spiral while loophole is a method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.

As a verb loophole is

(military) to prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers.

Arch is a related term of spiral.

As nouns the difference between arch and spiral

is that arch is (senseid)an inverted u shape or arch can be (obsolete) a chief while spiral is spiral.

As a verb arch

is to form into an arch shape.

As an adjective arch

is (senseid) knowing, clever, mischievous.

In intransitive terms the difference between spiral and gyre

is that spiral is to move along the path of a spiral or helix while gyre is to whirl.

As an adjective spiral

is helical, like a spiral.

Spiral is a related term of wave.

As nouns the difference between spiral and wave

is that spiral is spiral while wave is a moving disturbance in the level of a body of water; an undulation.

As a verb wave is

(lb) to move back and forth repeatedly or wave can be .

Spiral is a related term of roll.

As nouns the difference between spiral and roll

is that spiral is spiral while roll is role.

As nouns the difference between spiral and volution

is that spiral is a curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point while volution is a turning (rolling or revolving) motion.

As an adjective spiral

is helical, like a spiral.

As a verb spiral

is to move along the path of a spiral or helix.

Curve is a synonym of spiral.

As a verb curve

is .

As a noun spiral is

spiral.