spiral vs turn

spiral and turn both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spiral	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
turn	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, turn is a hypernym of spiral; that is, turn is a word with a broader meaning than spiral:

As verbs, turn is a hypernym of spiral; that is, turn is a word with a broader meaning than spiral:

spiral (noun)	turn (noun)
flying downward in a helical path with a large radius	the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops	the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center	taking a short walk out and back
a continuously accelerating change in the economy	a favor for someone
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center	(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle	turning or twisting around (in place)
	a short performance that is part of a longer program
	a movement in a new direction
	an unforeseen development
	a circular segment of a curve
	(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
	a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

spiral (adjective)	turn (adjective)
in the shape of a coil

spiral (verb)	turn (verb)
to wind or move in a spiral course	twist suddenly so as to sprain
move in a spiral or zigzag course	change to the contrary
form a spiral	go sour or spoil
	pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
	undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
	change color
	become officially one year older
	have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
	direct at someone
	shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
	let (something) fall or spill from a container
	alter the functioning or setting of
	cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
	to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
	to change orientation or direction
	cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
	cause to move around or rotate
	pass to the other side of
	move around an axis or a center
	to send or let go
	cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
	channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
	get by buying and selling
	accomplish by rotating
	undergo a change or development
	cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics