Synonyms: coil, spiral, helix, whorl, volute
Definition: a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
Usage: a coil of rope
Similar words: structure, construction
Definition: a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
Usage: the structure consisted of a series of arches; she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons
Synonyms: coil
Definition: reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit
Similar words: reactor
Definition: an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit
Synonyms: coil
Definition: tubing that is wound in a spiral
Definition: conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
Synonyms: coil
Definition: a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
Similar words: contraceptive, contraceptive device, birth control device, prophylactic device, preventative, preventive
Definition: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
Synonyms: coil
Definition: a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine
Similar words: transformer
Definition: an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage
Synonyms: curl, curlicue, coil, gyre, whorl, ringlet, scroll, roll
Definition: a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
Similar words: round shape
Definition: a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
Definition: wind around something in coils or loops
Similar words: wind, wrap, twine, roll
Definition: arrange or or coil around
Usage: roll your hair around your finger; Twine the thread around the spool; She wrapped her arms around the child
Synonyms: coil, hand-build, handbuild
Definition: make without a potter's wheel
Usage: This famous potter hand-builds all of her vessels
Similar words: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work
Definition: make something, usually for a specific function
Usage: She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough; shape a figure; Work the metal into a sword
Synonyms: gyrate, spiral, coil
Definition: to wind or move in a spiral course
Usage: the muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action; black smoke coiling up into the sky; the young people gyrated on the dance floor
Similar words: turn
Definition: change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
Usage: Turn towards me; The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face; She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs