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Helix n. [
helix, spiral] a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
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Helix n. [
coil, spiral, volute, whorl, helix] a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
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Helix n. [
genus Helix] type genus of the family Helicidae
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