coil (Meaning)
coil (n)
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine
a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
tubing that is wound in a spiral
reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit
coil (v)
to wind or move in a spiral course
make without a potter's wheel
wind around something in coils or loops
Synonyms & Antonyms of coil
Synonyms:
- zoo
- hurry-scurry
- ruckus
- hullabaloo
- roar
- welter
- helter-skelter
- kerfuffle
- ado
- moil
- flurry
- fun
- ballyhoo
- hoo-hah
- hubble-bubble
- clutter
- ruction
- bluster
- din
- shindy
- hubbub
- alarums and excursions
- bustle
- furore
- pother
- hoopla
- stew
- hue and cry
- blather
- upheaval
- bother
- pandemonium
- squall
- bobbery
- hurry-skurry
- whirl
- corroboree
- to-do
- uproar
- furor
- tumult
- hoo-ha
- rumpus
- splore
Antonyms:
coil Sentence Examples
- The snake coiled itself around the tree branch, waiting for its prey.
- She carefully coiled the rope to keep it neat and tidy in the storage room.
- A coil of wire lay on the workbench, ready to be used for electrical repairs.
- The dragon's tail coiled behind it as it settled down for a nap.
- He wrapped a coil of duct tape around the leaking pipe to stop the water flow.
- The spring was wound into a tight coil, ready to release its stored energy.
- She admired the intricate coil designs of the pottery crafted by the local artisans.
- The engineer designed a coil of copper wire to act as an antenna for the radio.
- Smoke rose from the chimney in a lazy coil, dissipating into the evening sky.
- The dancer's long hair coiled around her shoulders as she twirled on stage.
FAQs About the word coil
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops, a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower
hurricane, noise, commotion, clatter, storm, racket, disturbance, row, fuss, turmoil
quiet, stillness, rest, hush, calm,rest, peace, calm, hush, peace
The snake coiled itself around the tree branch, waiting for its prey.
She carefully coiled the rope to keep it neat and tidy in the storage room.
A coil of wire lay on the workbench, ready to be used for electrical repairs.
The dragon's tail coiled behind it as it settled down for a nap.
