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Definition of coiled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
tightnesscurled or wound tightly
- The coiled rope was neatly stored on the shelf.
2.
readinessprepared and ready to act
- The athlete was coiled and ready to sprint.
Expressions with coiled
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metal device made from wound wire that stores and releases force
A coiled spring under the mattress helps support your weight.
long continuous metal pipe wound on a reel used in oil wells
The crew deployed coiled tubing to clean the production wellbore.
Origin of coiled
Latin, colligere (to gather together)
Terms with coiled included in their meaning
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handset connection
coiled wire connecting handset to base
marine life
marine gastropod mollusk with a coiled shell
animals
small animal with a coiled shell
music
brass instrument with coiled tube and valves
technology
coiled part that gives off heat, usually when electricity passes through it
spiral
having a spiral or coiled shape
physical state
not rolled or coiled
hair texture
have tightly coiled hair
complex shape
twisted or coiled in a complex way
pet
freshwater snail with a coiled shell, often kept in aquariums
coil
something twisted or coiled
chemistry
coiled distillation tube
shape
coiled or twisted in shape
security
coiled barbed wire used for security
plant
coiled with one edge inside and one outside
fossil
extinct marine cephalopod with a coiled shell
ocean animal
long-gone mollusk, typically found as coiled spiral shell remains
textile
spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled
plant
coiled from tip to base in plants
geometry
having a spiral or coiled shape
twisting
twisted or coiled together
spiral flowers
plant with spirally twisted or coiled flowers
plant
young coiled tip of a fern frond
medical
coiled tube storing sperm behind each testicle
Examples of coiled in a sentence
She admired the coiled bracelet on her wrist. The soldier stood coiled, awaiting the command to advance. With a coiled stance, the boxer anticipated his opponent's next move.
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- French:enroulé, prêt à bondir, ...
- German:aufgewickelt, bereit, ...
- Italian:arrotolato, pronto, ...
- Spanish:enrollado, preparado, ...
- Portuguese:enrolado, em posição de arranque, ...
- Chinese:盘绕的, 蓄势待发的, ...
- Japanese:巻かれた, 準備万端, ...
- Arabic:مُلْتَف, مُتَأَهِّب, ...
- Hebrew:מְפוּתָּל, מְזוּמָן, ...
- Russian:свернутый, готовый, ...
- Ukrainian:згорнутий, готовий, ...
- Hindi:लिपटा हुआ, तैयार, ...
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)
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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