Synonym: coil, kink, twirl, twist. Similar words: conspiracy, inspiration, inspire, perspire, Iraqi, virago, empire, miracle. Meaning: ['spaɪərəl] 
n. 1. a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center 2. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle 3. ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center 4. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops 5. flying downward in a helical path with a large radius. v. 1. to wind or move in a spiral course 2. form a spiral 3. move in a spiral or zigzag course. adj. in the shape of a coil.
n. 1. a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center 2. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle 3. ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center 4. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops 5. flying downward in a helical path with a large radius. v. 1. to wind or move in a spiral course 2. form a spiral 3. move in a spiral or zigzag course. adj. in the shape of a coil. 
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61. What might prompt Mr Wahid's opponents to act would be if the economy continues its downward spiral.
62. There are, however, images that are almost universal, such as the cross or the spiral.
63. It is a puzzle why there should be two main classes of cleavage patterns - radial and spiral.
64. Above a certain threshold, these hot spots suddenly transformed into the all-or-none response that appeared as expanding circular or spiral waves.
65. Meanwhile, trade unions became more active in their wage claims, and a vicious price-wage-price spiral developed.
66. Thus a spiral has developed where falling prices deter purchasers[Sentencedict.com ], which further depresses prices.
67. Those arriving high in the sky descend by banking sharply on out-stretched wings, then spiral down.
68. Of the two dozen nearest galaxies, only one - the giant spiral Andromeda - is bigger than the Milky Way.
69. These are usually made up of a central pit or cup, surrounded by one ring or concentric rings or spiral turns.
70. The inflationary spiral constituted a grave threat which, if not halted, could jeopardise the entire economy.
71. Starting from the centre, pipe in an outward spiral to cover the pies.
72. There are inscriptions which are presented in spiral form, such as that on a gold ring from Mavro Spilio.
73. He took a page out of his spiral notebook and replied at once, mainly answering questions.
74. Today is the finale of a downward spiral of setbacks and disappointments as you begin to find new ways forward.
75. This is demonstrably untrue; the number of direct actions continues in an upwards spiral.
76. She knew she was caught in a vicious trap, sliding down a slippery spiral.
77. I feel that India’s story is like walking up a spiral on a mountain. You walk and walk and then you turn and you can see the sky. Gulzar 
78. What Smith doesn't make clear is how we might get from the present destructive spiral to the moneyless system he advocates.
79. It is happening with many other crimes, as crime figures spiral out of control.
80. Although the economic fundamentals are regarded as sound, there seemed to be no end in sight to the downward spiral.
81. After, they sank into a spiral of hellish best intentions.
82. Inside the doorway, a spiral stone staircase climbed, within the thickness of the massive walls.
83. Obviously the past year I somehow got on the downward spiral at work.
84. A spiral perm can cost over ￡100 but don't be tempted to try it at home to save money.
85. The Laurel and Hardy set piece was the ordinary situation from which sprang a coiling spiral of disaster.
86. As the sink empties, all of its water passes through the spiral.
87. With a further approximate 250-fold magnification, we are presented with the spiral depicted in Fig. 3. 5.
88. A narrow spiral staircase leads up from chamber 2b to 2c; characters must ascend in single file.
89. The seating areas are constructed on two levels linked by a spiral staircase.
90. At the winter solstice two daggers touch the outsides of the spiral.
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