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Antonyms for helical

Grammar : Adj
Spell : hel-i-kuh l, hee-li-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɛl ɪ kəl, ˈhi lɪ-

Definition of helical

Origin :
  • "spiral-shaped," 1590s, from Latin helicem (see helix) + -al (1).
  • As in spiral : adj curling, winding
Example sentences :
  • The centrifugal strain due to this is balanced by helical springs.
  • Extract from : « Steam Turbines » by Hubert E. Collins
  • The translation of a body in helical motion is called its advance.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 8 » by Various
  • The Ford transverse rear spring was supplemented by two helical springs placed vertically between the Ford and tractor frames.
  • Extract from : « Deeds of a Great Railway » by G. R. S. Darroch
  • He invented the helical form of the balance spring and a form of chronometer escapement much like Earnshaw's.
  • Extract from : « Time Telling through the Ages » by Harry Chase Brearley
  • To give the water a rotary motion he had inserted a helical piece of angle iron, and so prevented deposition.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 324, March 18, 1882 » by Various
  • The carriage is supported on helical springs and solid steel wheels.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, Vol. XXI., No. 531, March 6, 1886 » by Various
  • When the pilot valve opens, the pressure beneath the piston is relieved and it is seated by the helical spring above.
  • Extract from : « Steam Turbines » by Hubert E. Collins
  • It consisted of a metallic cylinder having a helical indenting groove cut upon it from end to end.
  • Extract from : « Edison, His Life and Inventions » by Frank Lewis Dyer and Thomas Commerford Martin

Synonyms for helical

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