helixnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈhiː.lɪks/us/ˈhiː.lɪks/plural heliceshelix noun [ C ] (SHAPE)
specialized mathematics a curve that goes around a central tube or cone shape in the form of a spiral
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Geometry: bends, loops & curves
- anfractuous
- arc
- bend
- coil
- curve
- dogleg
- hyperbola
- kink
- loop
- meander
- parabola
- peaked
- spiral
- swoosh
- trajectory
- turn
- twist
- whirl
- whorl
- wraparound
helix noun [ C ] (OF EAR)
specialized anatomy the curved edge around the top of the outer ear :
The helix is a popular site for ear piercings.
helical
adjective uk/ˈhiː.lɪ.kəl/us/ˈhiː.lɪ.kəl/specialized
in the shape of a helix:
helical molecules
a helical structure