spiraal

Definitions of spiraal
  1. noun
    a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
    synonyms: helix
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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
  2. noun
    a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
    synonyms: helix
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    type of:
    curve, kromme
    the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
  3. noun
    a mattress containing springs in a rigid frame
    synonyms: spiraalmatras, springmatras
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    type of:
    matras, vlooienbunker
    a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
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