Helicoids

/ˈhɛlɪkɔɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of helicoid; multiple spiral or helical shapes or surfaces.

Etymology

Plural form of helicoid, formed by adding -s. Maintains the Greek roots helix + -oid.

Kelly Says

Engineering uses multiple helicoids together—the grooves in a screw aren't single helicoids but carefully designed multiple helicoids working in parallel, which allows them to move materials or create holding force.

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