noun🔗ShareHéliceA 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. "La molécula de ADN en cada una de nuestras células tiene la forma de dos hélices entrelazadas.mathstructurephysicssciencearchitecturetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVolutasA 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. "El libro de historia del arte mostraba un capitel corintio con cuatro delicadas volutas que se curvaban bajo el ábaco, parecidas a pequeños rollos enroscados.architecturestyleartpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBorde incurvado de la oreja externaThe incurved rim of the external ear."The earrings clipped comfortably onto the helices of her ears. "Los pendientes se engancharon cómodamente en el borde incurvado de sus orejas.anatomybodyorganpartphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn giro de 360° en el aire en playboatingAn upside down midair 360° spin in playboating."The water skier performed several helices during her show. "La esquiadora acuática realizó varios giros de 360° en el aire durante su espectáculo.sportactionnauticalsailingentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
