Spiral (disambiguation)

A spiral is a curve which emanates from a central point, getting progressively farther away as it revolves around the point.

Spiral may also refer to:

Science, mathematics and art

  • Spiral galaxy, a type of galaxy in astronomy
  • Spiral Dynamics, a theory of human development
  • Spiral cleavage, a type of cleavage in embryonic development
  • Victoria and Albert Museum Spiral, a proposed (abandoned in 2004) controversial extension to the museum

Computer science

Transport

  • Spiral (railway), a technique employed by railways to ascend steep hills
  • AT-6 Spiral, an anti-tank missile
  • Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-105 Spiral, a Soviet spaceplane
  • Spiral dive, a type of generally undesirable and accidental descent manoeuvre in an aircraft

Film and television

Books and comics

Music

Albums

Songs

Other

See also

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