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spiral

ˈspaɪərəl

noun

spirala

spiˈrala· rzeczownik
Also
zwój(m)
Definition

A curve which winds outwards from a central point, or upwards around a central axis, like a spring.

Examples
The staircase ascended in a graceful spiral.
Schody wznosiły się w eleganckiej spirali.
The artist drew a perfect spiral with a single stroke.
Artysta narysował idealny zwój jednym pociągnięciem.
Synonyms
coilhelixvolute
Collocations
downward spiralupward spiralspiral staircase

verb

wić się

vʲit͡ɕ ɕɛ· czasownik
Also
spiralować
Definition

To move in a continuous curve that winds outwards from a central point or upwards around a central axis.

Examples
The smoke spiraled upwards into the sky.
Dym wił się w górę, w niebo.
The economy began to spiral downwards after the crisis.
Gospodarka zaczęła spiralować w dół po kryzysie.
Synonyms
coilwindtwist
Collocations
spiral upwardsspiral downwardsspiral out of control

adjective

spiralny

spiˈralnɨ· przymiotnik
Also
ślimakowaty
Definition

Forming a continuous curve that winds outwards from a central point or upwards around a central axis.

Examples
The spiral galaxy is one of the most beautiful sights in the universe.
Galaktyka spiralna jest jednym z najpiękniejszych widoków we wszechświecie.
We climbed the spiral staircase to the top of the tower.
Weszliśmy po spiralnych schodach na szczyt wieży.
Synonyms
helicalcoiledwinding
Collocations
spiral notebookspiral boundspiral pattern
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