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coil

noun
  1. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
    “a coil of rope”
    spiral
  2. reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit
  3. tubing that is wound in a spiral
  4. a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
  5. a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine
  6. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
    whorl
verb
  1. to wind around something in coils or loops
    loop
  2. to make without a potter's wheel
    handbuildhand-build
  3. to wind or move in a spiral course
    “The muscles and nerves of my fine drawn body were coiling for action!”
    spiral