Helix (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle.

Classification

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

Synonyms

• Spiral

Hypernyms

• Curved Shape

Meaning ²

Type genus of the family Helicidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Genus Helix

Meaning ³

A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Spiral
• Volute
• Whorl
• Coil

Hypernyms

• Structure
• Construction

Hyponyms

• Hank

Related Words

• Helical (adjective)