spiral vs turbinate

spiral

verb
  • To move along the path of a spiral or helix. 

  • To increase continually. 

  • To cause something to spiral. 

noun
  • A helix. 

  • A section of track that forms a circle and crosses over itself, used for gaining height in mountainous territory. 

  • A self-sustaining process with a lot of momentum involved, so it is difficult to accelerate or stop it at once. 

  • A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point. 

adj
  • Helical, like a spiral. 

turbinate

verb
  • To revolve or spin like a top; to whirl. 

noun
  • A turbinal or turbinate bone. 

adj
  • Shaped or spinning like a top (spinning top). 

  • In the shape of a coil. 

  • Of, or relating to, the turbinate bone. 

  • Spiral and decreasing sharply in diameter from base to apex. 

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