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helices

helices is the plural of helix.

Meaning of helix

Noun

helix (plural helixes or helices)

  1. A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
    Synonyms:
    spiral
  2. A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.
  3. The incurved rim of the external ear.
    • helix piercing
  4. An upside down midair 360° spin in playboating.

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Phrases with helices

Questions about helices

What is helices the plural of?
Helices is the plural of helix.

Words near helices in the dictionary

  1. helicates
  2. Helice
  3. heliced
  4. helicene
  5. helicenes
  6. helices
  7. helichopper
  8. helichoppers
  9. helichryse
  10. helichrysin
  11. helichrysum

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