helix

n 1: a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and

cuts the element at a constant angle [syn: {spiral}]

2: something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of

rope" [syn: {coil}, {spiral}, {volute}, {whorl}]

3: type genus of the family Helicidae [syn: {Helix}, {genus

Helix}]

HEPiX

A recently formed collaboration among various HEP institutes

aiming at providing "compatible" versions of the Unix

operating system at their sites.