1. (noun) coil, spiral, volute, whorl, helix
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
Synonyms: lock, genus Helix, gyre, volute, coil, roll, ringlet, spiral, helix, curl, scroll, whorl, curlicue
Antonyms: uncoil
2. (noun) coil, whorl, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet, gyre, scroll
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
Synonyms: curl, scroll, curlicue, bankroll, pealing, cast, helix, coil, paradiddle, rolling wave, drum roll, peal, ringlet butterfly, axial rotation, roll, volute, spiral, ringlet, roster, bowl, squiggle, lock, axial motion, whorl, gyre, rolling, roller, bun
Antonyms: uncoil
3. (noun) coil
a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine
Synonyms: gyre, volute, roll, ringlet, spiral, helix, curl, scroll, whorl, curlicue
Antonyms: uncoil
4. (noun) coil
a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
Synonyms: gyre, volute, roll, ringlet, spiral, helix, curl, scroll, whorl, curlicue
Antonyms: uncoil
5. (noun) coil
tubing that is wound in a spiral
Synonyms: gyre, volute, roll, ringlet, spiral, helix, curl, scroll, whorl, curlicue
Antonyms: uncoil
6. (verb) coil
reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit
Synonyms: gyre, volute, roll, ringlet, spiral, helix, curl, scroll, whorl, curlicue
Antonyms: uncoil
7. (verb) gyrate, spiral, coil
to wind or move in a spiral course
Synonyms: hand-build, reel, handbuild, coil, curl, whirl, loop, spin, corkscrew, spiral, gyrate, spin around
Antonyms: uncoil
8. (verb) handbuild, hand-build, coil
make without a potter's wheel
Synonyms: coil, hand-build, handbuild, loop, spiral, curl, gyrate
Antonyms: uncoil
9. (verb) coil, loop, curl
wind around something in coils or loops
Synonyms: kink, hand-build, handbuild, coil, intertwine, loop, curl up, draw in, wave, spiral, gyrate, curl, curve
Antonyms: uncoil
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