helical Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite in the shape of a coil
    spiraling; spiral; turbinate; voluted; whorled; volute; coiling.

WordNet

Hel"i*cal adjective
Etymology
From Helix.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to, or in the form of, a helix; spiral; as, a helical staircase; a helical spring. -- Hel"i*cal*ly, adv.

Webster 1913