noun🔗ShareA curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase."The DNA molecule in each of our cells is shaped like two intertwined helices. "mathstructurephysicssciencearchitecturetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital."The art history book showed a Corinthian capital with four delicate helices curving beneath the abacus, resembling tiny, curled scrolls. "architecturestyleartpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe incurved rim of the external ear."The earrings clipped comfortably onto the helices of her ears. "anatomybodyorganpartphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn upside down midair 360° spin in playboating."The water skier performed several helices during her show. "sportactionnauticalsailingentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
