Dictionary

Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.

Example: the sinuous coils of a snake

Any intrauterine device (Abbreviation: IUD)—the first IUDs were coil-shaped.

A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.

Entanglement; perplexity.

To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.

Example: A simple transformer can be made by coiling two pieces of insulated copper wire around an iron heart.

To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.

Example: The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier.

To wind cylindrically or spirally.

Example: The snake coiled itself before springing.

To encircle and hold with, or as if with, coils.

A noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil.