1. twisted or coiled in form; having a spiral or helical shape
Usage: technical; formal

Examples

• The tortile columns of the ancient temple displayed intricate spiral patterns.
• The botanist examined the tortile stems of the climbing vine.
• The sculptor created a tortile design that seemed to twist upward.
• The tortile shell of the gastropod showed beautiful spiral ridges.
• Ancient architects often incorporated tortile elements into their decorative schemes.