coil

UK
/kɔɪl/
US
/kɔɪl/

Translations

coilnoun
coils
pl
UK
/kɔɪl/
US
/kɔɪl/
The heating system uses a coil to circulate hot water.
Система отопления использует змеевик для циркуляции горячей воды.
The coil of wire was used in the electrical experiment.
Катушка проволоки использовалась в электрическом эксперименте.
He carefully counted each coil of the rope.
Он тщательно пересчитал каждый виток веревки.
Additional translations
coilverb
coiled
Past Simple
coiled
Past Participle
coiling
Gerund
UK
/kɔɪl/
US
/kɔɪl/
The snake began to coil around the branch.
Змея начала сворачиваться вокруг ветки.
He started to coil the rope neatly.
Он начал аккуратно наматывать веревку.
Additional translations
coiladjective
UK
/kɔɪl/
US
/kɔɪl/
Used attributively before another noun to denote that something contains or uses a coil.

Definitions

coilnoun
A length of something wound or arranged in a spiral or sequence of rings.
The electrician used a coil of wire to connect the circuits.
A device or component consisting of a series of loops, often used to produce electromagnetic fields or store energy.
The ignition coil in the car was faulty and needed replacement.
A contraceptive device placed inside the uterus, also known as an intrauterine device (IUD).
She decided to use a coil as her method of contraception.
A state of turmoil, confusion, or bustle (now chiefly literary or archaic, especially in the phrase "mortal coil").
Yearning to escape the daily coil of the city, he moved to the countryside.
coilverb
To wind or twist into a series of loops or rings.
She coiled the rope neatly before storing it in the shed.
To move in a spiral or circular course.
The snake coiled around the branch as it climbed higher.
To form into a coil or spiral shape.
He coiled the wire around the metal rod to create a spring.
To curl or wind oneself or something into a tight, compact spiral form, often expressed with the particle "up".
The child coiled up under the blanket to stay warm.
coiladjective
Relating to, using, or consisting of a mechanical or electrical coil; employing coils in its function or structure.
The coil gun relies on electromagnetic forces generated by its coil barrel.