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1. (n.) helix
a spiral.
2. helix
the curve formed by a straight line drawn on a plane when that plane is wrapped around a cylindrical surface, esp. a right circular cylinder, as the curve of a screw.
3. helix
a spiral, scroll-like architectural ornament, as a volute on a Corinthian capital.
4. helix
the curved fold forming most of the rim of the external ear.
Etymology: (1555–65; < L: a spiral, a kind of ivy < Gk hélix anything twisted)
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| Definition of 'Helix' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) helix, spiral
a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
2. (noun) coil, spiral, volute, whorl, helix
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
"a coil of rope"
3. (noun) Helix, genus Helix
type genus of the family Helicidae
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| Definition of 'Helix' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) 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
2. (noun) Helix
a caulicule or little volute under the abacus of the Corinthian capital
3. (noun) Helix
the incurved margin or rim of the external ear. See Illust. of Ear
4. (noun) Helix
a genus of land snails, including a large number of species
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| Definition of 'Helix' |
The Standard Electrical Dictionary |
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1. Helix
A coil of wire; properly a coil wound so as to follow the outlines of a screw without overlaying itself.
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