Word Meaning

coil definition and meaning

v. t. To wind cylindrically or spirally; as, to coil a rope when not in use; the snake coiled itself before springing.
v. t. To encircle and hold with, or as with, coils.
v. i. To wind itself cylindrically or spirally; to form a coil; to wind; -- often with about or around.
n. A ring, series of rings, or spiral, into which a rope, or other like thing, is wound.
n. Fig.: Entanglement; toil; mesh; perplexity.
n. A series of connected pipes in rows or layers, as in a steam heating apparatus.
n. A noise, tumult, bustle, or confusion.

Crossword clues for coil

- bending
- Form loops
- Helix
- Loop
- Series of spiral loops
- Wind
- Wind (around)
- Wind around
- Wind into loops
- Wind up