spiraling

• Descreve algo que se move em trajetória contínua, sinuosa ou descendente; é frequentemente usado em sentido figurado para uma situação que piora rapidamente ou sai do controle.

Describes something that is moving in a continuous, twisting, or descending path; often used figuratively to describe a situation that is worsening rapidly or out of control.

1. Coil-shapedB1formal

   Having the shape of a spiral or coil; winding around a central point.

   Espiralado

   • The spiraling staircase led to the top of the tower.
   • A spiraling galaxy can be seen through the telescope.
   • The spiraling pattern of the shell was mesmerizing.

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• Verbo usado para indicar um aumento ou diminuição contínua e frequentemente acelerada, ou um movimento em espiral, circular ou enrolado.

A verb used to indicate a continuous and often accelerating increase or decrease, or a twisting, circular motion.

1. Move in a spiral courseB2formal

   To wind or move in a continuous, widening, or tightening circular path.

   Mover-se em espiral

   • The smoke spiraled upward from the chimney.
   • The eagle spiraled down toward its prey.
   • The leaves spiraled in the autumn wind.

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2. Form a spiral shapeB2formal

   To take on or create a shape that winds around a central point.

   Formar uma espiral

   • The staircase spiraled elegantly up the tower.
   • The DNA molecule spirals into a double helix.
   • The vines spiraled around the old fence.

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3. Move in a zigzag or winding pathB2informal

   To move in a twisting, winding, or zigzagging course.

   Serpentear

   • The road spiraled up the steep mountain.
   • The car spiraled down the narrow alley.
   • The path spiraled through the dense forest.

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