Definitions for helical

helical hel·i·cal

Spelling: [hel-i-kuh l, hee-li-]
IPA: /ˈhɛl ɪ kəl, ˈhi lɪ-/

Helical is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 132 anagrams from letters in helical (acehill).

Definitions for helical

adjective

  1. pertaining to or having the form of a helix; spiral.

Origin of helical

First recorded in 1605-15; helic- + -al1

Examples for helical

The centrifugal strain due to this is balanced by helical springs.

It consisted of a metallic cylinder having a helical indenting groove cut upon it from end to end.

The carriage is supported on helical springs and solid steel wheels.

The Ford transverse rear spring was supplemented by two helical springs placed vertically between the Ford and tractor frames.

He invented the helical form of the balance spring and a form of chronometer escapement much like Earnshaw's.

To give the water a rotary motion he had inserted a helical piece of angle iron, and so prevented deposition.

The translation of a body in helical motion is called its advance.

When the pilot valve opens, the pressure beneath the piston is relieved and it is seated by the helical spring above.

Word Value for helical
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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