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January 05, 2022 Word of the Day

spiral /ˈspaɪrəl/ noun
spiral
/ˈspaɪrəl/
noun

plural spirals

Stones arranged in a spiral
Stones arranged in a spiral
Definition of SPIRAL

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1 : a circular curving line that goes around a central point while getting closer to or farther away from it

  • The glider flew in a wide spiral over the field.

2 : a situation in which something continuously increases, decreases, or gets worse — usually singular

  • an inflationary spiral [=a continuous increase in prices]

  • a spiral of problems

  • Gas prices continued their dizzying upward spiral. [=gas prices got higher]

  • His drug use drove him into a downward spiral. [=his condition became worse and worse]

3 American football : a kick or throw in which the ball spins while moving through the air

  • The quarterback threw a tight spiral to the receiver.

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