COIL — Definition of COIL
noun
1
Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
the sinuous coils of a snake
2
Any intrauterine device (Abbreviation: IUD)—the first IUDs were coil-shaped.
3
A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.
4
Entanglement; perplexity.
verb
1
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.
2
To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.
The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier.
3
To wind cylindrically or spirally.
The snake coiled itself before springing.
4
To encircle and hold with, or as if with, coils.
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