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spiral
ˈspaɪərəl
noun
spirala
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.
Collocations
downward spiralupward spiralspiral staircase
verb
wić się
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.
Collocations
spiral upwardsspiral downwardsspiral out of control
adjective
spiralny
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.
Collocations
spiral notebookspiral boundspiral pattern
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