Caracole /(?)/

Car·a·cole

Caracole

n.
  1. A half turn which a horseman makes, either to the right or the left. (Man.)
  2. A staircase in a spiral form. (Arch.)

Phrases & Compounds

‖En caracole
spiral; -- said of a staircase.

Caracole

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Caracoled

  1. To move in a caracole, or in caracoles; to wheel. (Man.)
    Prince John caracoled within the lists.