helical
adjective
he·li·cal
ˈhe-li-kəl 
ˈhē-
ˈhē-
: of, relating to, or having the form of a helix
broadly
: spiral sense 1a
Examples of helical in a Sentence
Sirius, the brightest star in the heavens, travels a helical path through space.
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The twirling, helical streamer was spotted by Solar Orbiter on Oct. 12, 2022.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
This is a relatively short, straight section of intestine with a helical (corkscrew-like) structure inside.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2024
The Ada County Highway District has responded to several problems with the roads in Eyrie Canyon, while city of Boise records show several other homeowners in the neighborhood have also applied for permits to put in helical piers.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2025
The first application of RM analysis to a protostellar jet revealed a definite helical magnetic field within HH 80-81.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
This is a relatively short, straight section of intestine with a helical (corkscrew-like) structure inside.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2024
The Ada County Highway District has responded to several problems with the roads in Eyrie Canyon, while city of Boise records show several other homeowners in the neighborhood have also applied for permits to put in helical piers.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2025
The first application of RM analysis to a protostellar jet revealed a definite helical magnetic field within HH 80-81.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for helical
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“Helical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helical. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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helical
adjective
he·li·cal
ˈhel-i-kəl
ˈhē-li-
ˈhē-li-
: of, relating to, or having the form of a helix
the helical configuration of DNA
broadly
: spiral sense 1a
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