HELICES

7 letters 12 Scrabble points

Definition of HELICES

noun

  1. A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.

  2. A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.

  3. The incurved rim of the external ear.

Related words: spiral

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters H E L I C E S
Length 7 letters
Scrabble Score 12 points

Anagrams of HELICES

Words that use the same letters:

CHELSIE CHESLIE LICHEES

Words Containing "HELICES"

ANTHELICES ANTIHELICES

Words Ending with "HELICES"

ANTHELICES ANTIHELICES