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Definitions of helix

noun
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

synonyms: spiraal

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types:
kluwen, knot
a coil of rope or wool or yarn

type of:
bouwconstructie, bouwwerk, constructie
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
noun
a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle

synonyms: spiraal

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type of:
curve, kromme
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

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