coil

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/kɔɪl/ English

Definitions

noun

Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.“the sinuous coils of a snake”
Any intrauterine device (Abbreviation: IUD)—the first IUDs were coil-shaped.
A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.
Entanglement; perplexity.

verb

To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.“A simple transformer can be made by coiling two pieces of insulated copper wire around an iron heart.”
To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.“The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier.”
To wind cylindrically or spirally.“The snake coiled itself before springing.”
To encircle and hold with, or as if with, coils.

noun

A noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil.

Related words

Synonyms

inductor whorl curlicue gyre gyrate roll loop curl scroll ringlet volute spiral helix handbuild winding twist helical

Associated

electromagnet inductance ferrite armature damper ignition transformer coiled pickup condenser capacitor

Rhymes

turmoil recoil foil soil spoil snake oil oil gargoyle roil embroil

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