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Hair formed into curls
Plural for a spiral curve, shape, pattern, or object
“It is in the shape of a leaning spiral, where the circles fall into darkness and disappear in the heights of the light.”
Plural for a large roll of fabric or similar material
Plural for a cloud formed by a dispersed substance fanning out or spreading
Plural for a galaxy in spiral structure
Plural for a fastening made by looping a piece of material on itself and tightening it
Plural for a whirling mass of fluid or air
Plural for a steep downward plunge
To move along a spiral path or course
“The two vortices spiral around each other prior to merging into a single vortex.”
To show a continuous and dramatic increase
“Medicare's cost per beneficiary will continue to spiral upward, placing an enormous burden on the federal budget and the economy.”
To fly or ascend to a higher level
“Dirt, smoke, and steel pieces bellow and spiral into the air.”
To decrease or deteriorate continuously
“Family-based agriculture will continue to spiral downward as a result of continued low commodity prices.”
To move in a smooth, quiet continuous motion
To move or cause to move rapidly in a circle or spiral
To surge or roll in billows
To physically fall or drop
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