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Spiral Continuous Curve |ˈspʌɪr(ə)L| Adjective Winding Gradually Widening

Front spiral
|ˈspʌɪr(ə)l|
Back adjective
winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve, either around a central point on a flat plane or about an axis so as to form a cone:
noun
1
a spiral curve, shape, pattern, or object:
2
a progressive rise or fall of prices, wages, etc., each responding to an upward or downward stimulus provided by a previous one:
verb
1
move in a spiral course:
2
show a continuous and dramatic increase:
(as adj. spiralling)

DERIVATIVES
spirally
adverb

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