noun🔗ShareSomething wound in the form of a helix or spiral."the sinuous coils of a snake"physicsstructurethingmachineelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny 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. "medicinedevicesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow."The electrician carefully connected the coil to the circuit breaker. "electronicsdeviceelectrictechnologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEntanglement; perplexity."The coil of red tape surrounding the building permit application frustrated everyone involved. "mindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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."materialactiontechnicalindustrydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo wind into loops (roughly) around a common center."The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier."actionstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo wind cylindrically or spirally."The snake coiled itself before springing."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo encircle and hold with, or as if with, coils."The gardener carefully coiled the hose around the metal post. "actionstructuremachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil."The morning rush hour created a coil of noise and activity at the bus stop. "soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
