helices

Noun

• One of the plural forms of a helix.
• a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
• a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
• type genus of the family Helicidae
• plural of helix

Examples

• Finding HELICES in Words With Friends often feels like unwinding a complex DNA strand on the board.

Synonyms

coil, genus Helix, helix, Helix, spiral, volute, whorl