Definition & Meaning of "coil"

to move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

to construct a vessel, typically a pot, using a technique that involves layering coils or ropes of clay on top of each other

reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit

tubing that is wound in a spiral

a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb

a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)