coil
Definition
- n. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
- n. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
- n. a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine
Word forms
- Past tense
- coiled
- Present participle
- coiling
- Past participle
- coiled
- Third person singular
- coils
Example sentences
n.
The spring in the toy is a metal coil that helps it bounce.
vt.
She decided to coil the rope neatly after finishing her work.