coil

1. v. t. To wind cylindrically or spirally; as, to coil a rope when not in use; the snake coiled itself before springing. Source: opted

2. v. t. To encircle and hold with, or as with, coils. Source: opted

3. v. i. To wind itself cylindrically or spirally; to form a coil; to wind; -- often with about or around. Source: opted

4. n. A ring, series of rings, or spiral, into which a rope, or other like thing, is wound. Source: opted

5. n. Fig.: Entanglement; toil; mesh; perplexity. Source: opted

6. n. A series of connected pipes in rows or layers, as in a steam heating apparatus. Source: opted

7. n. A noise, tumult, bustle, or confusion. Source: opted

8. n. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops Source: wordnet

9. n. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) Source: wordnet

10. n. a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine Source: wordnet

11. n. a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb Source: wordnet

12. n. tubing that is wound in a spiral Source: wordnet

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