Pronunciation: /kɔɪl/
noun a length of something wound or arranged in a spiral or sequence
A1 The snake coiled up in the corner of the room.
A2 She tied her hair up in a tight coil on top of her head.
B1 The coil in the engine helps regulate the temperature.
B2 The coil of wire was carefully wound around the metal rod.
C1 The scientist studied the properties of the coil in great detail.
C2 The intricate coil design was a masterpiece of engineering.
verb to wind or arrange something in a spiral or sequence
A1 She coils her hair into a bun every morning.
A2 The snake coiled itself around the branch.
B1 He carefully coiled the rope and put it away in the shed.
B2 The wire was coiled neatly to prevent tangling.
C1 The gymnast expertly coiled her body into a perfect somersault.
C2 The artist coiled the clay into intricate patterns to create a unique sculpture.
formal The copper wire was wound into a tight coil for the electrical circuit.
informal I found a coil of rope in the garage that we can use for the camping trip.
slang He's got a cool tattoo of a snake coil on his arm.
figurative The tension in the room seemed to coil and twist like a snake ready to strike.
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