Helical vs. Helix — What's the Difference?

Of or having the shape of a helix; spiral.

A helix (), plural helixes or helices (), is a shape like a corkscrew or spiral staircase. It is a type of smooth space curve with tangent lines at a constant angle to a fixed axis.

Having a shape approximating that of a helix.

(Mathematics) A three-dimensional curve that lies on a cylinder or cone, so that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant.

In the shape of a helix.

A spiral form or structure.

Of or pertaining to, or in the form of, a helix; spiral; as, a helical staircase; a helical spring.

(Anatomy) The folded rim of skin and cartilage around most of the outer ear.

In the shape of a coil

(Architecture) A volute on a Corinthian or Ionic capital.

To move or position (something) into the shape of a helix.

To have the shape of a helix.

To move along a helical course; spiral.

(mathematics) A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase. Category:en:Curves

(architectural element) A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.

(anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.

An upside down midair 360° spin in playboating.

To form or cause to form a helix.

A nonplane curve whose tangents are all equally inclined to a given plane. The common helix is the curve formed by the thread of the ordinary screw. It is distinguished from the spiral, all the convolutions of which are in the plane.

A caulicule or little volute under the abacus of the Corinthian capital.

The incurved margin or rim of the external ear. See Illust. of Ear.

A genus of land snails, including a large number of species.

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