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COIL

Definition:

1. [noun] a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
   Synonyms: spiral, volute, whorl, helix
   
   
2. [noun] a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
   Synonyms: whorl, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet, gyre, scroll
   
   
3. [noun] a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine
   
   
4. [noun] a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
   
   
5. [noun] tubing that is wound in a spiral
   
   
6. [noun] reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit
   
   
7. [verb] to wind or move in a spiral course; "the muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action"; "black smoke coiling up into the sky"; "the young people gyrated on the dance floor"
   Synonyms: gyrate, spiral
   
   
8. [verb] make without a potter's wheel; "This famous potter hand-builds all of her vessels"
   Synonyms: handbuild, hand-build
   
   
9. [verb] wind around something in coils or loops
   Synonyms: loop, curl
   
   

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Related Words:

• hank
• corolla
• calyx
• verticil
• condenser
• armature
• astatic coils
• choke, choke coil, choking coil
• field coil, field winding
• induction coil
• primary coil, primary winding, primary
• read/write head, head
• secondary coil, secondary winding, secondary
• solenoid
• tickler coil

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