Definitions
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
Word origin
From Latin helix, from Ancient Greek ἕλιξ (hélix, “something twisted or spiral”).
Used in a sentence
“helix piercing”
“A large positive inclination gives a chip which will helix out of the space between the face mill and the workpiece.”
“When the shaft is unsupported, the large torque tends to helix the inner core, and if the casing is not stiff enough, it will helix the casing also.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Spiral shape”5 letters
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