SPIRALS

9
Scrabble
11
WWF
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Definition

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

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