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coil

(k//Oi//l )

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops(noun.artifact)

Example:
A coil of rope.

Synonym:
helix, spiral, volute, whorl

source: wordnet30
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)(noun.shape)

Synonym:
curl, curlicue, gyre, ringlet, roll, scroll, whorl

source: wordnet30
a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
tubing that is wound in a spiral(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
A ring, series of rings, or spiral, into which a rope, or other like thing, is wound.(noun)

source: webster1913
A noise, tumult, bustle, or confusion.(noun)

source: webster1913

to wind or move in a spiral course(verb.motion)

Example:
The muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action.
Black smoke coiling up into the sky.

Synonym:
gyrate, spiral

source: wordnet30
make without a potter's wheel(verb.creation)

Synonym:
hand-build, handbuild

source: wordnet30
wind around something in coils or loops(verb.contact)

Synonym:
curl, loop
Antonym:
uncoil

source: wordnet30
To wind cylindrically or spirally; as, to coil a rope when not in use; the snake coiled itself before springing.(verb)

source: webster1913
To wind itself cylindrically or spirally; to form a coil; to wind; -- often with about or around.(verb)

source: webster1913

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