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I . spiral [ˈspaɪrəl, Brit ˈspaɪər-] N

spiral

espiral f

II . spiral [ˈspaɪrəl, Brit ˈspaɪər-] ADJ

spiral

spiral staircase

escada f em espiral

III . spiral <Brit: -ll-, Am: -l-> [ˈspaɪrəl, Brit ˈspaɪər-] VB intr

spiral (increase)

aumentar vertiginosamente

spiral (decrease)

cair vertiginosamente

Usage examples with spiral

spiral staircase

escada f em espiral

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English

Some common themes are spirals, maeanders, and waves. en.wikipedia.org

The term commonly refers to the central group of stars found in most spiral galaxies. en.wikipedia.org

This barrel had a standard bore with a spiral drilled venting system in the end of the barrel. en.wikipedia.org

Critics also commented on the number of drug references amongst the lyrics, and spiraling drugged up guitar solos. en.wikipedia.org

The last part of the spiral meets an earlier part to form a circle. en.wikipedia.org

The sculpture consists of a well-developed spiral rib that girdles the periphery. en.wikipedia.org

It is also a peculiar galaxy because one of its spiral arms goes out more than the other. en.wikipedia.org

The tunnel is a spiral tunnel, turning almost a complete circle while going uphill the whole time. en.wikipedia.org

An original feature is a spiral stair in the north-east corner. en.wikipedia.org

It is shaped as a two-arm spiral, or more arms may be used. en.wikipedia.org

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