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spiral arm

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A section of a spiral galaxy that coils out from the centre.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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Synonyms: galactic arm

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 旋臂 (xuánbì) — section of a spiral galaxy
  • Finnish: kierteishaara — section of a spiral galaxy
  • French: bras spiral — section of a spiral galaxy
  • Polish: ramię spiralne — section of a spiral galaxy