to turn or move in a circle around a central point or axis; to spin, revolve, or whirl

A column of air rotating rapidly around a vertical axis, ranging from a small dust devil to a powerful tornado.

a mechanical fastener or component with a helical thread, such as a bolt or a propeller

The central theme or dominant idea of a discussion, era, or event.

to move in a circular or spiral path, often while flying

to return in triumph; to return victorious

to deal with or maneuver against an opponent or a difficult situation

to circle, wheel, or go around

shortly after; immediately following a previous action or event

to mediate (a conflict etc)

a situation or series of events that draws someone into a conflict or trouble

knob (e.g. handle or control button)

a phylum of spiral-shaped bacteria, including species that cause diseases such as syphilis

a sensation of the world spinning; extreme giddiness or vertigo

a type of spiral-shaped blue-green algae often used as a nutrient-rich dietary supplement

(physics) spin of a particle

to cycle, rotate, or revolve

a mass of whirling fluid or air, such as a whirlpool or eddy

a pair of parallel helices intertwined about a common axis, especially that in the structure of the DNA molecule.

a piece of gymnastic apparatus featuring a rotating or spiral ladder

torsor (math.)

axis of rotation

to curl up; to wind around

(literary) in an instant (lit. to turn on one's heel)

angle of rotation

to revolve; to spin

to bring about a radical change or turn the tide; earth-shattering

trouble follows immediately; disaster is never far away

to spiral

pronator teres muscle (below the elbow)

rotation of the plane of polarization of light

(bird species of China) Sichuan treecreeper (Certhia tianquanensis)

rotor wing

Helicobacter pylori (stomach bacterium)

an abyss or deep whirlpool

spiral-shaped