limacel

/ˈlɪməsɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a snail shell or an object resembling a snail shell.

“The fossilized limacel revealed a fascinating glimpse into the ancient ecosystem.”

2. verb

To move with a slow, sinuous, or twisting motion, like a snail.

“The hikers watched as a group of children began to limacel down the mountain, their laughter echoing through the forest.”

Synonyms

  • helix
  • snail shell

Antonyms

  • direct motion
  • straight line