heliced

/hɛˈlaɪsd/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of to helix, meaning to twist or turn into a helix shape

“The engineer heliced the metal rod to create a spiral staircase.”

2. verb

past tense of to helix, meaning to twist or turn into a spiral shape

“The gardener heliced the vines around the trellis.”

Synonyms

  • spiral
  • twisted

Antonyms

  • linear
  • straight