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coil

/kɔɪl/

Meaning 1

wire wound in a spiral shape

“The electrician installed a new coil in the circuit.”
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Illustration of coil: wire wound in a spiral shape

Meaning 2

To wind into a circular shape.

“She watched the snake coil around the branch.”
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Illustration of coil: To wind into a circular shape.

Meaning 3

a spiral shape or loop

“The snake moved in a tight coil around the branch.”
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Illustration of coil: a spiral shape or loop