spiral
/ˈspaɪɹəl/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
2
A helix.
3
A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once.
4
A section of track that forms a circle and crosses over itself, used for gaining height in mountainous territory.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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