espira

Definitions of espira
  1. noun
    a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
    synonyms: rosca, voluta
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    types:
    madeja
    a coil of rope or wool or yarn
    bandada, madeja
    coils of worsted yarn
    type of:
    construcción, estructura
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
  2. noun
    a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
    synonyms: aguja, chapitel, espadaña, flecha
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    type of:
    torre
    a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
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