Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spiralling
verb
/ˈspaɪərəlɪŋ/
Definition
The act of moving rapidly in a spiral or circular path.
Examples
- The plane was spiralling downwards before it leveled out.
- As the leaves fell, they started spiralling in the wind.
- Her thoughts began spiralling out of control during the stressful situation.
Meaning
Spiralling typically refers to the motion of something that is turning or twisting around a central point while also moving either upward or downward.
Synonyms
- twisting
- coiling
- circling
- whirling
- spiral