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coil

/kɔɪl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does coil mean?

noun, verb

A spiral or helical shape; a length of wire or other material coiled around a core. To twist or turn into a spiral shape.

Example

"The spring was coiled tightly around the metal rod."

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