A spiral is a line or shape that goes around and moves away or toward the center. You see spirals in shells, plants, and stairs.
The shell has a spiral shape.
The stairs go up in a spiral.
Spiral can mean something that grows or shrinks quickly in a smooth way. For example, prices or problems can move in a spiral up or down.
Prices went up in a spiral last year.
The problem got worse in a spiral.
To spiral means to move in a circle that goes up or down like a coil. Birds, planes, or leaves can move this way.
The helicopter spiraled down quickly.
Leaves spiraled in the wind.
A spiral is sometimes a part of tools like drills or corkscrews. These parts twist in a circle to help work or open things.
The drill bit has a spiral edge.
He used a spiral to open the bottle.
A spiral can be a shape used in art and design. It looks like curved lines that go around a middle point.
The artist painted a spiral on the wall.
The carpet has a spiral pattern.
To spiral means when things change fast in a bad way. Feelings or problems can spiral, getting worse suddenly.
His anger spiraled out of control fast.
The company spiraled into debt quickly.
A spiral is a series of repeated changes that get stronger or worse over time. Governments or economies can have spirals.
The inflation entered a dangerous spiral.
They feared a spiral of violence.
