noun🔗ShareSpirale, WindungSomething wound in the form of a helix or spiral."the sinuous coils of a snake"Die gewundenen Windungen einer Schlange.physicsstructurethingmachineelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpirale, Spiralförmiges VerhütungsmittelAny intrauterine device (Abbreviation: IUD)—the first IUDs were coil-shaped."The doctor inserted a small coil into the patient's uterus as a form of birth control. "Der Arzt setzte der Patientin eine kleine Spirale als Verhütungsmittel ein.medicinedevicesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpuleA coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow."The electrician carefully connected the coil to the circuit breaker. "Der Elektriker schloss die Spule vorsichtig an den Leistungsschalter an.electronicsdeviceelectrictechnologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerwicklung, DurcheinanderEntanglement; perplexity."The coil of red tape surrounding the building permit application frustrated everyone involved. "Das Durcheinander an Bürokratie rund um den Bauantrag frustrierte alle Beteiligten.mindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWickeln, aufwickelnTo 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."Ein einfacher Transformator kann hergestellt werden, indem man zwei isolierte Kupferdrähte um einen Eisenkern wickelt.materialactiontechnicalindustrydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWickeln, aufwickelnTo wind into loops (roughly) around a common center."The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier."Der Matrose wickelte das lose Ende des Trosses auf dem Pier auf.actionstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWickeln, aufwickelnTo wind cylindrically or spirally."The snake coiled itself before springing."Die Schlange wickelte sich ein, bevor sie zuschnappte.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWickeln, aufwickelnTo encircle and hold with, or as if with, coils."The gardener carefully coiled the hose around the metal post. "Der Gärtner wickelte den Schlauch vorsichtig um den Metallpfosten.actionstructuremachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLärm, Aufruhr, GetümmelA noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil."The morning rush hour created a coil of noise and activity at the bus stop. "Der morgendliche Berufsverkehr verursachte ein Getümmel aus Lärm und Aktivität an der Bushaltestelle.soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading