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 is shaped like a double helix, a twisted ladder. "La molécula de ADN tiene forma de doble hélice, una escalera retorcida.mathsciencestructurebiologychemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHéliceA small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital."The architect pointed out the delicate helix carved under the abacus, highlighting the intricate detail of the Corinthian capital. "El arquitecto señaló la delicada hélice tallada bajo el ábaco, destacando los intrincados detalles del capitel corintio.architectureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBorde incurvado de la oreja externaThe incurved rim of the external ear."The earring was designed to follow the curve of her helix, the rim of her ear. "El pendiente fue diseñado para seguir la curva de su borde incurvado de la oreja externa, el borde de su oreja.anatomybodymedicinephysiologypartorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn giro de 360° en el aire en playboatingAn upside down midair 360° spin in playboating."The kayaker launched off the wave and executed a perfect helix, landing cleanly back in the water. "El kayakista se lanzó desde la ola y ejecutó un giro perfecto de 360°, aterrizando limpiamente de nuevo en el agua.sportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFormar una héliceTo form or cause to form a helix."The vine tendril began to helix around the post, seeking support as it grew. "El zarcillo de la vid comenzó a formar una hélice alrededor del poste, buscando soporte a medida que crecía.structurebiologychemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
