coil
word
Definition
A coil is something that is wound or shaped into a series of loops, like a spring or wire. It can also refer to a device made with wire, often for electricity or heating.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations: 'coil of wire', 'spring coil'. Used in science, engineering, and everyday descriptions (like 'hair in coils'). Can be a noun or verb ('to coil up a rope'). Not to be confused with 'curl' (shape), though both imply a spiral form.
Spanish: espiral - bobinaPortuguese (BR): espiral - bobinaPortuguese (PT): espiral - bobinaChinese (Simplified): 线圈 - 卷Chinese (Traditional): 線圈 - 捲Hindi: कुंडली - कॉइलArabic: ملف - لولبBengali: কুন্ডলী - পাকRussian: катушка - спиральJapanese: コイル - 渦巻きVietnamese: cuộn dây - vòng xoắnKorean: 코일 - 감긴 것Turkish: bobin - sarmalUrdu: کنڈلی - لپیٹIndonesian: kumparan - gulungan
Example Sentences
He made a coil of rope on the floor.
basic
The heater uses a metal coil to make heat.
basic
My earphones always end up in a tangled coil in my bag.
natural
She likes to coil her long hair into a bun.
natural
There was a coil of smoke rising from the chimney.
natural
You must coil the cable before putting it away.
basic