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helixes

helixes is the plural of helix.

helixes is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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.

See all 5 meanings of helix

Forms of helixes

alternative formhelices

Phrases with helixes

Questions about helixes

What is helixes the plural of?
Helixes is the plural of helix.

Words near helixes in the dictionary

  1. helix-loop-helix
  2. helix-turn-helices
  3. helix-turn-helix
  4. helixase
  5. helixed
  6. helixes
  7. helixing
  8. helixlike
  9. helixone
  10. helixones
  11. helizitic

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