Coil
Word | COIL |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | coil |
Pronunciations | /kɔɪl/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Coil"
What do we mean by coil?
A series of connected spirals or concentric rings formed by gathering or winding. noun
An individual spiral or ring within such a series. noun
A spiral pipe or series of spiral pipes, as in a radiator. noun
A wound spiral of two or more turns of insulated wire, used to introduce inductance into a circuit. noun
Any of various devices of which such a spiral is the major component. noun
A roll of postage stamps prepared for use in a vending machine. noun
To wind in concentric rings or spirals. intransitive verb
To wind into a shape resembling a coil. intransitive verb
To form concentric rings or spirals. intransitive verb
To move in a spiral course. intransitive verb
A disturbance; a fuss. noun
A ring or series of rings or spirals into which a pliant body, as a rope, is wound; hence, such a form in a body which is not pliant, as a steel car-spring. noun
Specifically An electrical conductor, as a copper wire, when wound up in a spiral or other form: as, an induction-coil; a resistance-coil. noun
A group or nest of pipes, variously arranged, used as a radiator in a steam-heating apparatus. noun
Stir; disturbance; tumult; bustle; turmoil; trouble. noun
In the following quotation the meaning is uncertain; it is explained as either ‘turmoil, bustle, trouble’ (which is the sense employed in all other cases where Shakspere has used the word), or ‘that which entwines or wraps around,’ that is, the body. noun
To pick; choose; select.
To strain through a cloth.
Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
Any intrauterine device (Abbreviation: IUD)—the first IUDs were coil-shaped.
A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.
Entanglement; perplexity.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Coil
- Synonyms for coil
- Cirrus Synonyms
- Belay Synonyms
- Clue Synonyms
- Bun Synonyms
- Braid Synonyms
- Antonyms for coil
- Unwind Antonyms
- Uncoil Antonyms
The word "coil" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Coil
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