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PRONUNCIATION OF HELICAL

helical  [ˈhɛlɪkəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HELICAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Helical is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HELICAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

helical

Helix

A helix is a type of smooth space curve, i.e. a curve in three-dimensional space. It has the property that the tangent line at any point makes a constant angle with a fixed line called the axis. Examples of helixes are coil springs and the handrails of spiral staircases. A "filled-in" helix – for example, a spiral ramp – is called a helicoid. Helices are important in biology, as the DNA molecule is formed as two intertwined helices, and many proteins have helical substructures, known as alpha helices. The word helix comes from the Greek word ἕλιξ, "twisted, curved".

Definition of helical in the English dictionary

The definition of helical in the dictionary is of or shaped like a helix; spiral.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HELICAL


angelical
ænˈdʒelɪkəl
apostolical
ˌæpəsˈtɒlɪkəl
basilical
bəˈsɪlɪkəl
biblical
ˈbɪblɪkəl
bucolical
bjuːˈkɒlɪkəl
calicle
ˈkælɪkəl
caulicle
ˈkɔːlɪkəl
diabolical
ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl
encyclical
ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl
evangelical
ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl
follicle
ˈfɒlɪkəl
hyperbolical
ˌhaɪpəˈbɒlɪkəl
pellicle
ˈpɛlɪkəl
superhelical
ˌsuːpərˈhɛlɪkəl
symbolical
sɪmˈbɒlɪkəl
televangelical
ˌtɛlɪˌvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl
umbilical
ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl
unbiblical
ʌnˈbɪblɪkəl
unevangelical
ʌnˌiːvænˈdʒelɪkəl
vitellicle
vɪˈtɛlɪkəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HELICAL

helibus
helical gear
helical scan
helically
helices
helichrysum
helicities
helicity
helicline
helicograph
helicoid
helicoidal
helicoidally
helicon
heliconia
helicopt
helicopter
helicopter gunship
helicopter pad
helicopter parent

WORDS THAT END LIKE HELICAL

bibliopolical
bicyclical
chemical
clinical
contracyclical
countercyclical
critical
cyclical
electrical
epicyclical
epistolical
historical
hyperdulical
mechanical
parabolical
plical
pollical
postbiblical
prebiblical
unapostolical

Synonyms and antonyms of helical in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «helical» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HELICAL

Find out the translation of helical to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of helical from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «helical» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

螺旋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

helicoidal
570 millions of speakers

English

helical
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पेचदार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حلزونية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

винтовая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

helicoidal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্ক্রুর ন্যায় পেঁচাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hélicoïdal
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Heliks
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Helix
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヘリカル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

나선형
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Helical
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hình trôn ốc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வடிவ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेचदार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

helezoni
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

elicoidale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

spiralny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гвинтова
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

elicoidal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ελικοειδή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

heliese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

spiralformig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

spiralformede
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of helical

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HELICAL»

The term «helical» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.400 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HELICAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about helical

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HELICAL»

Discover the use of helical in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to helical and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Helical Piles: A Practical Guide to Design and Installation
, Acceptance Criteria for Helical Foundation Systems and Devices (AC358), this comprehensive reference guides construction professionals to manufactured helical pile systems and technology, providing objective insights into the benefits of ...
Howard A. Perko, 2009
2
Helical Force Flow: A New Engineering Mechanics Model for ...
On the experimental side, the author gives attention to flexible, spatially-scalable probe tests, such as hardness, instrumented indentation, and a simple, qualitative form of integrated photoelasticity.
Jeffery Scott Thomas, 2009
3
Helical Gears: A Practical Tretise
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Joseph Gregory Horner, 2010
4
Triple-Helical Nucleic Acids
The book includes information on chemistry, conformation, physical properties, applications, and hypotheses about the biological role of triplexes.
Valery N. Soyfer, Vladimir N. Potaman, 1996
5
Helical (Spiral) Computed Tomography: A Practical Approach ...
This practical handbook is an indispensable reference for radiologists converting from conventional to helical (spiral) CT. The book presents detailed, easy-to-follow, effective helical CT scanning protocols for all areas of the body, for ...
Paul M.editor Silverman, James A. Brink, 1998
6
Explosively Driven Pulsed Power: Helical Magnetic Flux ...
This book emphasizes research into small generators (less than 500 grams of high explosives) and explains in detail the physical fundamentals, construction details, and parameter-variation effects related to them.
Andreas A. Neuber, 2006
7
FEM for Springs
Under these circumstances, JSSR planned to publish an English version of "FEM for Springs". By improving the contents and adding many examples, this book, FEM for Springs, has been brought to comple tion. It is a truly significant event.
Masayoshi Shimoseki, Toshio Kuwabara, Toshio Hamano, 2003
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DESIGN OF MACHINE ELEMENTS
When the teeth of a gear are cut in the form of a helix on the pitch cylinder, such a gear is called the helical gear. A helical gear may be considered to be composed of an infinite number of infinitesimally narrow staggered spur gears. The result ...
KAMLESH PUROHIT, C. S. SHARMA, 2002
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Design of Machine Elements
18.1 HELICAL GEARS There is a basic difference between spur and helical gears. While the teeth of spur gears are cut parallel to the axis of the shaft, the teeth of helical gears are cut in the form of a helix on the pitch cylinder. In spur gears ...
V. B. Bhandari, 2007
10
Atlas of Head & Neck Surgery--otolaryngology
Helical prominences a. Superior outer helical rim cartilage excess (i.e., elf ears, " Spock" ears) b. Superior helical fold cartilage excess (i.e., lop ear) 2. Deficient helical fold a. Cartilage present but not furled, so no groove exists between the ...
Byron J. Bailey, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HELICAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term helical is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Physics - Synopsis: The Helical Factor
An array of helical elements absorbs radiation of a certain frequency while casting no shadow in light over a range of other frequencies. «Physics, Jul 15»
2
Oldest animal sperm found inside fossilized worm cocoon : Nature …
Scanning electron microscope images show helical structures resembling drill-bits and beaded tails, which are characteristic of sperm ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
3
NASA study shows Twisting Whip like Wave emitting from Black …
... coming from the sun or a disk around a black hole, interact with charged particles, or ions, and become twisted or coiled into a helical shape. «Clarksville Online, Jul 15»
4
Jim Barker | Efficiency Deficiencies - Packaging News | Jobs …
Consider reducing the bottleneck with packing line automation, also, by rethinking your conveyors, such as multi-lane or helical conveyors. «Packaging News, Jul 15»
5
Mexico Plans New Dumping Duties On Steel Pipes - Tax-News.com
The investigation was launched following complaints from Mexican manufacturers that straight or helical longitudinal seam carbon steel pipes ... «Tax-news.com, Jul 15»
6
Helical brings forward redevelopment of Covent Garden scheme
Helical Bar has entered into a development agreement with Corporate Pension Fund clients of Savills Investment Management to bring forward the ... «Property Magazine International, Jul 15»
7
Extracellular vimentin interacts with insulin-like growth factor 1 …
Vimentin has an extended rod-like structure consisting of repeated α-helical coils. The representative complex of IGF1 and vimentin with IGF1R ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
8
Artificial DNA acts just like the real thing. Does that mean we should …
These bases form pairs and lead to configurations that cause the classic DNA helical structure to develop. Decades after the discovery of DNA ... «Genetic Literacy Project, Jul 15»
9
The PS4 Compatible Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel Hits …
The wheel is a 900 degree dual-motor helical gearing force feedback design and follows in the steps of the very popular G27. There is an array ... «High-Def Digest, Jul 15»
10
Devil Holes: Yellow Spotted Lizards Dig the Deepest Nests
According to a study recently published in the Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, the discovery of these incredibly deep 'helical burrows' ... «Nature World News, Jul 15»

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