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coil

 
 
pronunciation:
koIl
parts of speech:
verb, noun
part of speech: verb
inflections: coils, coiling, coiled
definition: to wind into circles.
The firefighters coiled the hose.
similar words:
loop, twist
 
part of speech: noun
definition: something that has been wound into circles.
Bring me that coil of rope.
 
similar words:
roll, twist