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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
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"
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
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"
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
Generic synonyms: Roll, Twine, Wind, Wrap
Antonyms: Uncoil
Derivative terms: Curl, Loop
7. Noun. A contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb.
Generic synonyms: Birth Control Device, Contraceptive, Contraceptive Device, Preventative, Preventive, Prophylactic Device
8. Noun. Tubing that is wound in a spiral.
9. Noun. Reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit.
Specialized synonyms: Armature, Astatic Coils, Choke, Choke Coil, Choking Coil, Field Coil, Field Winding, Induction Coil, Primary, Primary Coil, Primary Winding, Head, Read/write Head, Secondary, Secondary Coil, Secondary Winding, Solenoid, Tickler Coil
Generic synonyms: Reactor
Generic synonyms: Reactor
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. 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)
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