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   Coil

   /koil/

   

   noun

   • 1. a length of something wound or arranged in a spiral or sequence of rings: "a coil of rope"
   • ▪ a single ring or loop in a length of coil: "the snake wrapped its coils around her"
   • ▪ an intrauterine contraceptive device in the form of a coil: "many women don't like the idea of having a coil fitted"
   • ▪ an electrical device consisting of a length of wire arranged in a coil for converting the level of a voltage, producing a magnetic field, or adding inductance to a circuit: "a relay coil"
   • ▪ an electrical coil used for transmitting high voltage to the spark plugs of an internal combustion engine.
   • ▪ a slow-burning spiral made with the dried paste of pyrethrum powder, which produces a smoke that inhibits mosquitoes from biting.
   • ▪ a roll of postage stamps, especially one for use in a vending machine.

   verb

   • 1. arrange or wind (something long and flexible) in a joined sequence of concentric circles or rings: "he began to coil up the heavy ropes"
   • ▪ move or twist into a coil: "smoke coiled lazily toward the ceiling"

   Word Origin early 16th century (as a verb): from Old French coillir, from Latin colligere ‘gather together’ (see collect1).

   Scrabble Points: 6

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