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Meaning of Helix | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈhiːlɪks

Definitions

  1. A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
  2. A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.
  3. The incurved rim of the external ear.
  4. An upside down midair 360° spin in playboating.

Equivalents

Български охлюв спирала
Català hèlix
Čeština šroubovice
Deutsch Helix Spirale Wendel
Esperanto helico helikso
Español hélice
فارسی پیچه
Français hélice hélix
עברית סליל
Հայերեն Պարույր
Italiano elica
日本語 螺旋
한국어 나선
Nederlands helix schroeflijn
Português hélice hélix
Српски spirale спирала
Svenska skruvlinje
ไทย ก้นหอย
Tagalog pilipit
Türkçe helezon sarmal
Tiếng Việt trôn ốc

Examples

“helix piercing”

CEFR level

C2
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