What does the cryptic crossword clue "Improve retaining a lot of speed on a curved track (7)" mean?

The definition is "on a curved track". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LIC (synonym="LIC") in HEAL (synonym="improve") = HELICAL The answer is HELICAL.

Improve retaining a lot of speed on a curved track (7)

Independent Cryptic #11942 | 5 Across | 2025-01-17 flower

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