Meaning of 'coil'

noun

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

Example: "a coil of rope"

Synonyms: spiral

noun

reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit

noun

tubing that is wound in a spiral

noun

a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb

noun

a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine

noun

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

Synonyms: whorl

verb

to wind around something in coils or loops

Synonyms: loop

verb

to make without a potter's wheel

Synonyms: handbuild hand-build

verb

to wind or move in a spiral course

Example: "The muscles and nerves of my fine drawn body were coiling for action!"

Synonyms: spiral