coil
//kɔɪl//
Noun
coilSingular
coilsPlural
1
A length of something wound in a joined sequence of concentric circles or rings.
She wrapped a coil of rope around her arm.
2
A single ring or loop in a series of concentric circles.
The snake formed several coils as it rested on the rock.
3
An electrical device consisting of a wire wound into a spiral, used for electromagnetic induction or as a resistor.
The technician replaced the damaged coil in the motor.
Verb
coilInfinitive
coilPresent tense
coiledPast tense
coiledPast participle
coilingPresent participle
coilsThird-person singular
1
To wind or arrange something into a series of loops or rings.
She coiled the rope neatly and hung it on the hook.
2
To move in a winding or spiral course.
The river coils through the valley.