spiral
//ˈspaɪ.rəl//
Noun
spiralSingular
spiralsPlural
1
A curve that winds around a central point while continuously moving away from or toward it.
The staircase forms a beautiful spiral.
2
A continuous and dramatic increase or decrease in something, especially one that is difficult to control.
The country is caught in a downward spiral of debt.
Verb
spiralInfinitive
spiralPresent tense
spiraledPast tense
spiraledPast participle
spiralingPresent participle
spiralsThird-person singular
1
To move in a spiral course or pattern.
The leaves spiraled down from the tree.
2
To increase or decrease rapidly and continuously, often in an uncontrolled way.
Prices began to spiral out of control.
Adjective
spiralCanonical form
1
Having the shape or form of a spiral; winding around a center.
The spiral staircase leads to the top of the tower.