noun🔗ShareSpirale, bobineSomething wound in the form of a helix or spiral."the sinuous coils of a snake"Les spirales sinueuses d'un serpent.physicsstructurethingmachineelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStériletAny 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. "Le médecin a inséré un petit stérilet dans l'utérus de la patiente comme moyen de contraception.medicinedevicesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBobineA coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow."The electrician carefully connected the coil to the circuit breaker. "L'électricien a soigneusement connecté la bobine au disjoncteur.electronicsdeviceelectrictechnologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnchevêtrement, perplexitéEntanglement; perplexity."The coil of red tape surrounding the building permit application frustrated everyone involved. "L'enchevêtrement de paperasserie entourant la demande de permis de construire a frustré toutes les personnes impliquées.mindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrouler, bobinerTo 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."Un transformateur simple peut être fabriqué en enroulant deux morceaux de fil de cuivre isolé autour d'un cœur de fer.materialactiontechnicalindustrydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrouler, s'enroulerTo wind into loops (roughly) around a common center."The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier."Le marin a enroulé l'extrémité libre du câble sur la jetée.actionstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrouler, s'enroulerTo wind cylindrically or spirally."The snake coiled itself before springing."Le serpent s'est enroulé avant de bondir.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrouler, s'enroulerTo encircle and hold with, or as if with, coils."The gardener carefully coiled the hose around the metal post. "Le jardinier a soigneusement enroulé le tuyau autour du poteau métallique.actionstructuremachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBruit, tumulte, agitationA noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil."The morning rush hour created a coil of noise and activity at the bus stop. "L'heure de pointe du matin a créé un tumulte de bruit et d'activité à l'arrêt de bus.soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading