1. Plural of helix; spiral or coiled curves, especially a three-dimensional curve that winds around an axis.
Usage: Most common in geometry and biology contexts.
2. In biology, the structure of DNA molecules, which consist of two intertwined helixes.
Usage: Scientific/medical context.
3. The curved outer rim of the human ear.
Usage: Anatomical term.

Examples

• The staircase formed two helixes that spiraled upward.
• DNA is composed of two helixes twisted together in a double helix structure.
• The artist drew several helixes to demonstrate the concept of rotation.
• Seashells often display natural helixes in their growth patterns.
• The helixes of both ears were pierced with small studs.
• Mathematicians study the properties of helixes in three-dimensional space.