helically
Like a corkscrew
In a spiral or corkscrew pattern, following the shape of a helix.
DNA strands wind helically around each other.
Springs coil helically.
The term appears in technical and scientific contexts describing how things twist or wrap: The staircase rose helically through the tower.
Recoiling metal spiral
- slinkySinuously graceful or form-fitting
- corkscrewTool for opening bottles
- coilWound circular arrangement
- spiralCurve winding around center
whorl · volute · curlicue · loop · twist · wound · bounce · tension
Blade-driven energy converter
- propellerRotating blades creating thrust
- tornadoViolent rotating windstorm
- cycloneRotating low-pressure storm system
- whirlpoolRotating water formation
eddy · gyre · swirl · rotor · spinning · centrifuge · airflow · updraft
Trailing climbing plant
- tendrilCoiling plant appendage
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- twiningWrapping around spirally
- beanstalkLegume plant's stem
honeysuckle · bindweed · grapevine · wisteria · horn · tusk · narwhal
DNA base pairing model
- nucleotidesDNA and RNA subunits
- adeninePurine nucleobase in DNA
- thymineDNA nitrogen base
- cytosinePyrimidine nucleobase in genetics
guanine · replication · transcription · chromosomes · genetics · genomics · sequencing · polymerase
Small amount or portion
- fluteTube blown sideways
- boreTiresome individual or drill
- augerSpiral hole-maker
- shankLower leg segment
chuck · cutting-edge · countersink · reamer · pilot-hole · metalwork · carpentry · masonry
spring
Recoiling metal spiral
- slinkySinuously graceful or form-fitting
- corkscrewTool for opening bottles
- coilWound circular arrangement
spiral · whorl · volute · curlicue · loop · twist · wound · bounce · tension · compression
turbine
Blade-driven energy converter
- propellerRotating blades creating thrust
- tornadoViolent rotating windstorm
- cycloneRotating low-pressure storm system
whirlpool · eddy · gyre · swirl · rotor · spinning · centrifuge · airflow · updraft · funnel
vine
Trailing climbing plant
beanstalk · honeysuckle · bindweed · grapevine · wisteria · horn · tusk · narwhal
Watson-Crick
DNA base pairing model
- nucleotidesDNA and RNA subunits
- adeninePurine nucleobase in DNA
- thymineDNA nitrogen base
cytosine · guanine · replication · transcription · chromosomes · genetics · genomics · sequencing · polymerase · gene
bit
Small amount or portion
shank · chuck · cutting-edge · countersink · reamer · pilot-hole · metalwork · carpentry · masonry · rotation
screw
Threaded metal fastener
grooves · fastener · nut · torque · turning · tapping · striping
helicallystraight
Not curved or crooked
linearly · in a straight line · directly · uncoiled · flatly
helicallyrandomly
Without deliberate selection
chaotically · irregularly · haphazardly · disorderly · erratically