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Webster 1913 Edition


Helical

Hel′i-cal

,
Adj.
[From
Helix
.]
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 1828 Edition


Helical

HEL'ICAL

,
Adj.
[Gr. a scroll, or spiral body.]
Spiral; winding; moving round.