Definition of coil - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
shapesomething wound in a spiral or helix
- The snake lay in a coil on the rock.
2.
loopsseries of loops
- The snake formed a tight coil..
3.
technologyTECH. electrical conductor wound into a spiralTECH.
- The coil in the radio helps tune the frequency.
4.
automotiveTECH. UK transformer in a petrol engine supplying high voltageTECH. UK
- The mechanic checked the coil for any faults.
5.
contraceptionUK contraceptive device placed inside a woman's wombUK
- She opted for a coil as her birth control method.
Verb
1.
windingtr. wind or reel into regular ringstr.
- She coiled the rope neatly on the deck.
2.
encirclingtr./intr. wind around something in coils or loopstr./intr.
- The vine coiled around the tree trunk.
3.
movementintr. move in a winding courseintr.
- The river coiled through the valley.
4.
potterytr. TECH. build a pot with clay coilstr. TECH.
- He coiled the clay to form a vase.
Images of coil
something wound in a spiral or helix 
series of loops 
transformer in a petrol engine supplying high voltage
Expressions with coil
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wind or curl into a series of loops or a compact shape
The cat likes to coil up on the sofa.
chaos and confusion of human life
He longed to escape the mortal coil.
notebook bound with a spiral coil
I bought a coil notebook for my math class.
coiled part that gives off heat, usually when electricity passes through it
The heating coil in the electric stove burned out and needed replacement.
piece or frame that holds a wound wire or tube in position
The technician replaced the broken coil support in the transformer.
spiral-shaped incense made from pyrethrum that repels mosquitoes when burned
I lit a mosquito coil to keep the bugs away.
helical spring made from wire
The car's suspension uses a coil spring.
process of winding wire into coils for electrical or magnetic devices
Automated machines now handle most coil winding in the factory.
device converting battery current to high voltage
The ignition coil failed, causing the car not to start.
wire coil used to produce heat or control current in electrical devices
The resistance coil in the toaster became red hot as it heated up..
coil of wire in an electrical circuit that blocks high-frequency currents
The choke coil was added to the circuit to improve the audio quality.
coil in a circuit that blocks high-frequency currents
The choking coil blocks unwanted high-frequency signals.
machine that winds wire into electromagnetic coils
The factory uses a coil winder for motor production.
coil of wire in machines making a magnetic field
The field coil creates the magnetic field in the motor.
device transforming low voltage to high voltage
The induction coil is essential in car ignition systems.
device in telecommunication lines to reduce signal loss
The engineer installed a loading coil to improve the phone line's clarity.
related to devices with a coil moving in a magnetic field
The moving coil microphone captured the singer's voice perfectly.
flat circular coil of wire or tubing
The technician installed a pancake coil in the circuit.
wire winding in a device that creates changing magnetism for another winding
The technician checked the primary coil for damage before testing the transformer.
coil in a transformer receiving electricity induced by the primary coil
The secondary coil delivers a higher voltage than the primary coil.
device in vehicles for igniting fuel by an electric spark
The mechanic checked the spark coil for any signs of malfunction.
resonant transformer circuit producing high-voltage electricity
The Tesla coil created a spectacular light show.
coil in a loudspeaker moving the cone
The voice coil in the speaker vibrates to produce sound.
divest oneself of mortal body, meaning to die
He will soon shuffle off this mortal coil peacefully.
Origin of coil
Latin, colligere (gather)
Terms with coil included in their meaning
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coil
wrap something around another object
rolled shape
coil into a spiral shape
stationery
notebook bound with a metal or plastic coil
geometry
shaped like a winding coil
mechanical part
coil that returns to shape after compression
hairstyle
hair gathered into a round coil at the back of the head
wrap object
wrap or coil something around another thing
grasping
coil around an object or organism
stationery
wire or plastic coil used to hold notebook pages together
bookbinding
method of securing pages with a wire coil
shape
twist or coil of something
electrical
coil of wire in electrical devices
mechanical devices
coil a spring by turning a stem
technology
valve controlled by an electric coil that opens or closes fluid flow
electric coil
wire coil producing heat from electricity
mechanical component
coil that can be stretched or compressed and returns to original shape
technology
electromechanical device with a coil and metal core
physics
coil of wire acting as a magnet with current
coil
something twisted or coiled
technology
coil that pushes a mechanical valve back to its closed position
maritime
single coil or loop of a rope
technology
coil introducing reactance into a circuit
technology
coil preventing high frequencies in electronics
technology
directly driven inductive coil in a transformer
Examples of coil in a sentence
She admired the coil of wire in the art exhibit. She wore a coil of gold around her wrist. The technician replaced the damaged coil in the motor. A copper coil generates a magnetic field when current flows. The coil needs replacement to ensure the engine runs smoothly. A faulty coil can cause the engine to misfire.
The doctor recommended a coil for contraception. She discussed the coil with her gynecologist. He coiled the garden hose after watering the plants. The snake coiled itself around the branch. She watched the rope coil neatly into a pile. A narrow trail coiled up the side of the mountain. Smoke coiled slowly toward the ceiling. She expertly coiled the clay into a tall sculpture. The artist coiled the material to create a unique design.
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- French:spirale, enrouler, ...
- German:Spirale, wickeln, ...
- Italian:spirale, arrotolare, ...
- Spanish:espiral, enrollar, ...
- Portuguese:espiral, enrolar, ...
- Chinese:线圈, 盘绕, ...
- Japanese:とぐろ, 巻く, ...
- Arabic:لَفَّة, لَفَّ, ...
- Hebrew:סְלִיל, לְלַפֵּף, ...
- Russian:спираль, сворачивать, ...
- Ukrainian:спіраль, змотати, ...
- Hindi:कुंडली, कुंडली बनाकर लपेटना, ...
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