plural helices
ˈhe-lə-ˌsēz 
ˈhē-
also helixes
ˈhē-lik-səz
1
: something spiral in form: such as
a
: an ornamental volute
b
: a coil formed by winding wire around a uniform tube
2
: the incurved rim of the external ear
3
: a curve traced on a cylinder or cone by the rotation of a point crossing its right sections at a constant oblique angle
broadly
: spiral sense 1b
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To accessorize the look, a pair of white lace-up boots and one helix and lip piercing as nods to the Tainos Indians and their tradition of wearing jewelry on different body parts.
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Shelcy Joseph, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024
In Florence, visitors can still see and touch the helix that merged art and science six centuries ago.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Made of stainless steel, the spiral screw features grooved metal that helps the helix insert smoothly into the cork.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
The helix is one of several office towers granted approval, but the helix stands out.
—Matthew Barakat, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2022
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Shelcy Joseph, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024
In Florence, visitors can still see and touch the helix that merged art and science six centuries ago.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Made of stainless steel, the spiral screw features grooved metal that helps the helix insert smoothly into the cork.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
The helix is one of several office towers granted approval, but the helix stands out.
—Matthew Barakat, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2022
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helix
noun
he·lix
ˈhē-liks
plural helices
ˈhel-ə-ˌsēz
ˈhē-lə-
also helixes
ˈhē-lik-səz
: a curve that is formed by a point rotating around a straight line and moving forward in a direction parallel to that line compare double helix
helical
adjective
ˈhel-i-kəl
ˈhē-li-
Medical Definition
helix
noun
he·lix
ˈhē-liks
plural helices
ˈhel-ə-ˌsēz
ˈhē-lə-
also helixes
ˈhē-lik-səz
ˈhē-lə-
also helixes
ˈhē-lik-səz
1
: the incurved rim of the external ear
2
: a curve traced on a cylinder by the rotation of a point crossing its right sections at a constant oblique angle
broadly
: spiral sense 2 see alpha-helix, double helix
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