helix

1. A curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle (synset 113899200)
   is a type of: curve, curved shape - the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
   subtypes: double helix - a pair of parallel helices intertwined about a common axis
   same as: spiral
2. A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops (synset 103069428)
   "a coil of rope"
   is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
   subtypes: hank - a coil of rope or wool or yarn
   same as: coil, spiral, volute, whorl
3. Type genus of the family Helicidae (synset 101947258)
   is a type of: mollusk genus - a genus of mollusks
   member holonym:

   • edible snail, helix pomatia - one of the chief edible snails
   • garden snail - any of several inedible snails of the genus Helix; often destructive pests
   • brown snail, helix aspersa - serious garden pest having a brown shell with paler zigzag markings; nearly cosmopolitan in distribution
   • helix hortensis - a kind of garden snail
   belongs to: family helicidae, helicidae - land snails including the common edible snail and some pests
   same as: genus helix

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