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helix n. [
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] a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
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helix n. [
Helix, genus Helix] type genus of the family Helicidae
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