Coil Definition & Meaning

coil
noun
  1. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
  2. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  3. a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine
  4. a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
  5. tubing that is wound in a spiral
  6. reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit
verb
  1. to wind or move in a spiral course; "the muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action"; "black smoke coiling up into the sky"; "the young people gyrated on the dance floor"
  2. make without a potter's wheel; "This famous potter hand- builds all of her vessels"
  3. wind around something in coils or loops

Synonyms for coil

curl noun

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

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curlicue noun

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

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gyrate verb

to wind or move in a spiral course; "the muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action

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gyre noun

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

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helix noun

a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle a structure consisting

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loop noun

fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines anything with a

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ringlet noun

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

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roll noun

rotary motion of an object around its own axis; "wheels in axial rotation" a list of names

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scroll noun

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

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spiral adj

in the shape of a coil a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the

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"Coil" in song lyrics

See how coil is used in real songs:

  • "Upon the rigid stone serpent's coil"
    Almighty f/ Kevlaar 7 — Daylight
  • "Or or is it that, a two-way coil"
    (Illogic f/) Dose One — Dose One
  • "Alcohol and rice roll nice with the coil"
    Kottonmouth Kings — Life Ain't What it Seems

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Frequently asked questions

What does coil mean?
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope" a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb tubing that is wound in a spiral reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit to wind or move in a spiral course
What part of speech is coil?
Coil is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does coil have?
Coil has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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