What does COILS mean?

Coils

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Coils are series of loops or turns in a length of something, especially a rope or wire.

Pronunciation (US): koils

Pronunciation (UK): koils

Origin and Usage: The word "coils" has its origin in the Middle English word "coilen" which means "to wind into a coil." It is commonly used to describe a length of something that has been wound into a series of loops or turns, such as a rope or wire.

Synonyms: Spirals, loops, turns, windings, twists

Related Words: Curls, helix, loops, rings, twists

Example Sentences:

• He carefully coiled the rope and put it away.
• The wire was coiled around the spool.
• The snake coiled itself around the branch.
• The telephone cord was coiled around her finger as she talked.
• The garden hose was coiled up neatly after use.