As a noun helix
is a curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
As an adjective conical is
of or relating to a cone or cones.
helix
English
Noun
(en-noun)
(mathematics) A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
(architecture) A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.
(anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.
An upside down midair 360° spin in playboating.
Synonyms
* (curve) spiral (not in technical use)
Derived terms
* alpha helix
* double helix
* helical
* helically
* hemihelix
Related terms
* helicopter
* left-handed
* right-handed
* spiral
conical
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(geometry) Of or relating to a cone or cones.
Shaped like a cone.
Related terms
* conicity
Synonyms
* (geometry ): conic
Anagrams
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