helix→cahèlice

Definitions

1. 1.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.
2. 2.A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.
3. 3.The incurved rim of the external ear.

Translations

• eshélice
• frhélice
• itelica
• deHelix
• ruпропеллер