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helical

/ˈhelɪkl/adjective

उच्चारण हेलिकल

सर्पिल, कुंडलाकार (स्प्रिंग या घुमावदार सीढ़ी जैसा)

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    [usually before noun]

    in the shape of a helix, that is, a curve that winds round like a spring or a spiral staircase

    सर्पिल, कुंडलाकार (स्प्रिंग या घुमावदार सीढ़ी जैसा)

    • DNA has a helical structure.
    • The helical staircase in the old fort leads to the roof.
    • Radhika drew a helical spring for her physics project.

    Synonyms spiral coiled corkscrew

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helix noun
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§Grammar and usage

Do not confuse helical (like a spring that rises in coils) with spiral (a flat or rising curve round a centre point).

Do not confuse: helical (स्प्रिंग की तरह ऊपर उठते घुमाव वाला) और spiral (एक केंद्र के चारों ओर घूमता हुआ वक्र)।