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(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.

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helix

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈhiːlɪks/

Noun

(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.

Japanese Meaning

螺旋（らせん）：円筒や円錐の表面上に現れる一定の角度を保った曲線、つまりネジや螺旋階段に見られる三次元の曲線。

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The engineer modeled a helix winding around the cylinder to analyze its geometric properties.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

技術者は幾何学的性質を解析するため、円柱の表面を巻きつく螺旋（円柱や円錐の表面上で、軸に垂直な平面に対して一定の角度を成す曲線）をモデル化した。

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(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.

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

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(anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.

helix piercing

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An upside down midair 360° spin in playboating.

helixes

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helices

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