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spiral in Tagalog

balukay

UK/ˈspaɪɹəl/

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Australia/ˈspɑɪɹəl/

spiral in Tagalog: balukay. In English, spiral means a curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.

Tagalog words for spiral

geometry
balukay

English meaning of spiral

  1. noun A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
  2. noun A helix.
  3. noun A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
  4. noun A section of track that forms a circle and crosses over itself, used for gaining height in mountainous territory.

Full definition of spiral

spiral in a sentence

  • The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree.
  • You need to learn how to spiral a ball.
  • Her debts were spiralling out of control.

Synonyms of spiral

spiral in other languages

Questions about spiral in Tagalog

What is the meaning of spiral in Tagalog?
Spiral in Tagalog is balukay.
Ano ang spiral sa Tagalog?
Spiral: balukay.
What does spiral mean in English?
Spiral means a curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.

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