coil

Definitions of coil in various dictionaries:

noun - a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

noun - a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

noun - a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine

noun - a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb

noun - tubing that is wound in a spiral

noun - reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit

verb - to wind or move in a spiral course

verb - make without a potter's wheel

verb - wind around something in coils or loops

A series of connected spirals or concentric rings formed by gathering or winding: a coil of rope; long coils of hair.

An individual spiral or ring within such a series.

A spiral pipe or series of spiral pipes, as in a radiator.

Electricity.

A wound spiral of two or more turns of insulated wire, used to introduce inductance into a circuit.

Any of various devices of which such a spiral is the major component.

A roll of postage stamps prepared for use in a vending machine.

To wind in concentric rings or spirals.

To wind into a shape resembling a coil.

To form concentric rings or spirals.

To move in a spiral course: black smoke coiling up into the sky.

A disturbance; a fuss.

verb - to wind in even rings