spiral
Prononciation : [ˈspaɪrəl]
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Contexte : « geometry »
(noun) A spiral is a shape that starts in the middle and winds around and around, getting further away each time. Think of it like stairs that go up in a circle.
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The garden had a beautiful spiral path that led to a fountain.
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The spiral in the drawing didn't look right; it was too straight.
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Can you draw a spiral shape for me?
Contexte : « movement »
(verb) To spiral means to move in a circular or twisting way, like a bird twisting as it flies or a roller coaster looping around.
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The hawk spiraled gracefully in the sky while searching for food.
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The balloon didn’t spiral down; it floated straight up.
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Did the roller coaster spiral around the track?
Contexte : « growth »
(verb) To spiral can also mean to increase quickly and in a confusing way, like if a problem or situation gets worse and worse very fast.
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The team's excitement began to spiral as they kept winning games.
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The project did not spiral out of control; it stayed on track and finished well.
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Can you see how quickly the situation might spiral if we don't act?
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