coil Synonyms
Another word for coil
• noun (Context 1)
A length of something wound or arranged in a continuous spiral or sequence of rings.
"The large snake lay asleep in a tight spiral beneath the sunbaked rock."
• verb (Context 2)
To arrange or wind a long and flexible object into a spiral or sequence of rings.
"The sailor took a moment to carefully wind the thick rope and stow it neatly on the deck."
• noun (Context 3)
A length of wire wound in a continuous spiral, typically used to provide inductance or produce a magnetic field in an electrical circuit.
"The mechanic replaced the faulty ignition solenoid to get the engine running smoothly again."
• verb (Context 4)
To move or twist into a circular, spiraling, or winding shape.
"Thick plumes of dark smoke began to spiral upward toward the vaulted ceiling."
Opposites of coil
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of coil varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: