spiralize

[ spahy-ruh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, spi·ral·ized, spi·ral·iz·ing.

1. to cut or twist in spirals:

   Instead of reaching for a box of starchy spaghetti, spiralize a zucchini.

verb (used without object)

, spi·ral·ized, spi·ral·iz·ing.

1. to cut something into spirals.
2. to move in or form spirals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spiralize¹

First recorded in 1835–40; spiral ( def ) + -ize ( def )