Definition of Coil

1. Noun. A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops. "A coil of rope"

Exact synonyms: Helix, Spiral, Volute, Whorl
Specialized synonyms: Hank
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure
Derivative terms: Helical, Spiral, Volute

2. Verb. To wind or move in a spiral course. "The young people gyrated on the dance floor"
Exact synonyms: Gyrate, Spiral
Generic synonyms: Turn
Derivative terms: Gyration, Spiral, Spiral

3. Noun. A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals).
Exact synonyms: Curl, Curlicue, Gyre, Ringlet, Roll, Scroll, Whorl
Specialized synonyms: Corolla, Calyx, Verticil
Generic synonyms: Round Shape
Derivative terms: Curl, Curl, Curl, Roll, Roll, Roll

4. Verb. Make without a potter's wheel. "This famous potter hand-builds all of her vessels"
Exact synonyms: Hand-build, Handbuild
Generic synonyms: Forge, Form, Mold, Mould, Shape, Work

5. Noun. A transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine.
Generic synonyms: Transformer

6. Verb. Wind around something in coils or loops. "The wires coil around the stick"
Exact synonyms: Curl, Loop
Generic synonyms: Roll, Twine, Wind, Wrap
Antonyms: Uncoil
Derivative terms: Curl, Loop

7. Noun. A contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb.

8. Noun. Tubing that is wound in a spiral.
Specialized synonyms: Condenser
Generic synonyms: Tube, Tubing

9. Noun. Reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit.

Definition of Coil

1. v. t. To wind cylindrically or spirally; as, to coil a rope when not in use; the snake coiled itself before springing.

2. v. i. To wind itself cylindrically or spirally; to form a coil; to wind; -- often with about or around.

3. n. A ring, series of rings, or spiral, into which a rope, or other like thing, is wound.

4. n. A noise, tumult, bustle, or confusion.

Definition of Coil

1. Noun. Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral. ¹

2. Noun. Common name for any intra-uterine contraceptive device (Abbreviation: ''IUD'')—the first IUDs were coil-shaped. ¹

3. Noun. (context: electrical) A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow. ¹

4. Verb. To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece. ¹

5. Verb. To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center. ¹

6. Noun. (context: now obsolete except in phrases) A noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Coil

1. to wind in even rings [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Coil

1. 1. A spiral or series of loops. 2. An object made of wire wound in a spiral configuration, used in electronic applications, or a loop of wire used as an antenna. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coil

coiffeuses
coiffing
coiffure
coiffured
coiffures
coiffuring
coifing
coifs
coign
coign of vantage
coigne
coigned
coignes
coigning
coigns
coil (current term)
coil gland
coil gun
coil spring
coil up
coil winder
coilabilities
coilability
coiled
coiler
coilers
coilgun
coilguns
coilin

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