English dictionary
coil
/k//Oi//l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
ExamplesA coil of rope.
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a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
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a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine
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a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
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tubing that is wound in a spiral
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reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit
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A ring, series of rings, or spiral, into which a rope, or other like thing, is wound.
Source: webster1913
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A noise, tumult, bustle, or confusion.
Source: webster1913
verb
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to wind or move in a spiral course
ExamplesThe muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action.
Black smoke coiling up into the sky.
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make without a potter's wheel
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wind around something in coils or loops
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To wind cylindrically or spirally; as, to <i>coil</i> a rope when not in use; the snake <i>coiled</i> itself before springing.
Source: webster1913
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To wind itself cylindrically or spirally; to form a coil; to wind; -- often with <i>about</i> or <i>around</i>.
Source: webster1913