nounπShareSomething wound in the form of a helix or spiral."the sinuous coils of a snake"structurematerialphysicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny intrauterine device (Abbreviation: IUD)βthe first IUDs were coil-shaped."The doctor inserted the coil, a small IUD, into the patient's uterus. "medicinedevicesexbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow."The toaster uses coils of wire that get hot when electricity flows through them, to brown the bread. "electronicselectricdevicetechnologymachinephysicsutilityenergytechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEntanglement; perplexity."The coils of traffic downtown made us late for our appointment. "abstractmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."technologymachineutilityphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wind into loops (roughly) around a common center."The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier."structuremachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wind cylindrically or spirally."The snake coiled itself before springing."structureactionphysicsmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo encircle and hold with, or as if with, coils."The snake coils its body around the branch to keep from falling. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil."The coils of morning traffic always make me late for work. "soundeventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
