Spiral shape, like a spring (rhymes with "foil") Crossword Clue

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Spiral shape, like a spring (rhymes with "foil") Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
2. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
(verb)
1. wind around something in coils or loops
2. make without a potter’s wheel

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SPRING (noun)
1. the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
2. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
SPRING (verb)
1. spring back; spring away from an impact
2. develop into a distinctive entity
SPIRAL (noun)
1. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
2. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
SPIRAL (verb)
1. move in a spiral or zigzag course
2. to wind or move in a spiral course
SPIRAL (adjective)
1. in the shape of a coil

Hint 3: Anagram

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