helixes

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A form of helix — A 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.

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Meanings

noun

alternative helices

  1. pluralplural of helix
verb

alternative helices

  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of helix
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APA

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MLA

“helixes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/helixes. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “helixes,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/helixes.

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