n. 1 a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle; 2 a spiral shape or form
The handrail of a spiral staircase is an example of a helix.
The handrail of a spiral staircase is an example of a helix.
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spiral; coil; volute;whorl
straight line
2 syllables
he-lix
felix
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