meaning of coil
1. To wind cylindrically or spirally; as, to coil a rope when not in use; the snake coiled itself before springing.
2. To encircle and hold with, or as with, coils.
3. To wind itself cylindrically or spirally; to form a coil; to wind; -- often with about or around.
4. A ring, series of rings, or spiral, into which a rope, or other like thing, is wound.
5. Fig. : Entanglement; toil; mesh; perplexity.
6. A series of connected pipes in rows or layers, as in a steam heating apparatus.
7. A noise, tumult, bustle, or confusion.
Related Words
coil | coiled | coiling | coilon |
