coil
/kˈɔɪl/
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Definitions
Noun
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
Noun
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
Noun
a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine
Noun
a contraceptive device placed inside a woman''s womb
Noun
tubing that is wound in a spiral
Noun
reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit
Verb
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"
Verb
make without a potter''s wheel; "This famous potter hand-builds all of her vessels"
Verb
wind around something in coils or loops