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 molécule d'ADN dans chacune de nos cellules est en forme de deux hélices entrelacées.mathstructurephysicssciencearchitecturetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVolutesA 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. "Le livre d'histoire de l'art montrait un chapiteau corinthien avec quatre volutes délicates se courbant sous l'abaque, ressemblant à de minuscules rouleaux enroulés.architecturestyleartpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBord incurvé de l'oreille externeThe incurved rim of the external ear."The earrings clipped comfortably onto the helices of her ears. "Les boucles d'oreilles se sont fixées confortablement sur le bord incurvé de ses oreilles.anatomybodyorganpartphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUne rotation aérienne à 360° en playboatingAn upside down midair 360° spin in playboating."The water skier performed several helices during her show. "La skieuse nautique a effectué plusieurs rotations aériennes à 360° pendant son spectacle.sportactionnauticalsailingentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading