Helix - Definition
helix
n 1: a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and
cuts the element at a constant angle [syn: helix,
spiral]
2: a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous
series of loops; "a coil of rope" [syn: coil, spiral,
volute, whorl, helix]
3: type genus of the family Helicidae [syn: Helix, genus
Helix]