SPIRALS
9
Scrabble
11
WWF
S(1) P(3) I(1) R(1) A(1) L(1) S(1)
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Definition
noun
- A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
- A helix.
- A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
verb
- To move along the path of a spiral or helix.“The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree.”
- To cause something to spiral.“You need to learn how to spiral a ball.”
- To increase continually.“Her debts were spiralling out of control.”
Source: Wiktionary