COIL


Meaning of COIL in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 a length of something wound in a joined sequence of concentric rings.

2》 an intrauterine contraceptive device in the form of a ~.

3》 an electrical device consisting of a ~ed wire, for converting the level of a voltage, producing a magnetic field, or adding inductance to a circuit.

■ verb arrange or form into a ~.

Origin

C16: from OFr. ~lir , from L. colligere (see collect 1 ).

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~ 2

■ noun archaic or dialect a confusion or turmoil.

Origin

C16: of unknown origin.

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