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 inductor 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
The opposite of coil shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: