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