coil

A noun referring to a structure or object formed by winding something in a continuous series of loops, such as a spiral shape, a transformer component, a contraceptive device, or a length of tubing wound in a spiral.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее структуру или объект, образованный наматыванием чего-либо в непрерывную серию петель, например, спиралевидную форму, компонент трансформатора, противозачаточное средство или отрезок трубки, свернутый в спираль.esSustantivo que designa una estructura u objeto formado al enrollar algo en una serie continua de vueltas, como una forma en espiral, un componente de transformador, un anticonceptivo intrauterino o un tramo de tubo enrollado en espiral.frNom désignant une structure ou un objet formé par l'enroulement de quelque chose en une série continue de boucles, par exemple une forme en spirale, un composant de transformateur, un contraceptif ou un tuyau enroulé en spirale.deEin Substantiv für eine Struktur oder einen Gegenstand, der durch Aufwickeln entsteht, z. B. eine spiralförmige Windung, ein Bauteil in Transformatoren, ein Empfängnisverhütungsmittel oder ein spiralförmig gebogenes Rohr.ptSubstantivo que designa uma estrutura ou objeto formado ao enrolar algo numa série contínua de voltas, como uma forma espiralada, um componente de transformador, um dispositivo intrauterino ou um trecho de tubo enrolado em espiral.zh指通过将某物缠绕成一连串连续的环而形成的结构或物体，例如螺旋形状、变压器的绕组、宫内节育器或卷成螺旋状的管段。arاسم يدل على بنية أو جسم يتكوّن من لفّ شيء ما في سلسلة متصلة من الحلقات، مثل شكل حلزوني، أو جزء من محوّل كهربائي، أو وسيلة منع الحمل، أو قطعة أنبوب ملفوفة بشكل حلزوني.

1. Spiral or looped structure B1 formal

   A structure made by winding something in a continuous series of loops.

   • The rope was wound into a tight coil.
   • She carefully arranged the wire in a coil.
   • A coil of smoke rose from the chimney.

   ruСпиральная или петлевая структураesEspiral o estructura enrolladafrSpire, boucle, enroulementdeSpiral- oder SchleifenstrukturptEstrutura em espiral ou em laçozh螺旋或环状结构arبنية حلزونية أو عروية

   同义词: convolutioncurlloopringspiraltwistvolutewhorl

2. Concentric circular shape B1 formal

   A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles, similar to a spiral.

   • The fern frond unfurled in a perfect coil.
   • The snake lay in a coil on the warm rock.
   • The artist painted a coil of leaves and petals.

   ruСпиральesEspiral circularfrspiraledeSpiraleptEspiralzh螺旋arحلزون

   同义词: convolutioncurlloopringspiralwhorl

3. Ignition coil B2 formal technical

   A transformer in a gasoline engine that supplies high voltage to the spark plugs.

   • The mechanic replaced the faulty ignition coil.
   • A bad coil can cause the engine to misfire.
   • The car's coil needs to be checked regularly.

   ruКатушка зажиганияesBobina de encendidofrBobine d'allumagedeZündspuleptBobina de igniçãozh点火线圈arملف الإشعال

   同义词: ignition coilspark coil

4. Intrauterine device (IUD) B2 formal medical

   A small, T-shaped contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb to prevent pregnancy.

   • She decided to get a coil fitted for long-term contraception.
   • The doctor explained the benefits of using a coil.
   • The coil is a highly effective form of birth control.

   ruВнутриматочная спираль (ВМС)esDispositivo intrauterino (DIU)frstériletdeIntrauterinpessar (IUP)ptDispositivo intrauterino (DIU)zh宫内节育器（IUD）arاللولب الرحمي

   同义词: loop

5. Spiral tubing B2 formal technical

   A length of tubing that is wound in a spiral shape, often used for cooling or heating.

   • The refrigerator uses a coil of copper tubing.
   • The heating system includes a coil that transfers heat.
   • The coil in the air conditioner needs to be cleaned.

   ruЗмеевикesSerpentínfrserpentin (tube en spirale)deRohrschlangeptSerpentinazh盘管arملف حلزوني

   同义词: loopspiralwinding

6. Inductor coil C1 formal technical

   A reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into an electrical circuit.

   • The circuit includes a coil to filter out high-frequency noise.
   • The engineer designed a coil with a specific inductance value.
   • The radio uses a coil to tune into different frequencies.

   ruКатушка индуктивностиesbobina inductorafrbobine d'inductancedeInduktionsspuleptBobina de indutânciazh电感线圈arملف الحث

   同义词: chokeinductorreactorsolenoid

• coils plural form
• coils' possessive plural form
• coil's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe the action of winding or twisting something into a series of loops or a spiral shape.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия по наматыванию или скручиванию чего-либо в серию петель или спиралевидную форму.esVerbo usado para describir la acción de enrollar o torcer algo en una serie de vueltas o en forma de espiral.frVerbe utilisé pour décrire l'action d'enrouler ou de tordre quelque chose en une série de boucles ou en forme de spirale.deVerb, das beschreibt, etwas zu einer Reihe von Schleifen oder in eine spiralförmige Form zu wickeln oder zu drehen.ptVerbo usado para descrever a ação de enrolar ou torcer algo em uma série de voltas ou em forma de espiral.zh动词，指把某物缠绕、卷成一系列圈或螺旋形，也指将线、绳等绕成团或环。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف لفّ شيء ما أو جدله على شكل حلقات متتابعة أو حلزونية.

1. Wind in a spiral B1 formal

   To wind or move in a spiral or circular course.

   • The snake coiled around the branch.
   • Smoke coiled upward from the chimney.
   • The road coiled through the mountains.

   ruСворачиваться спиральюesEnrollar en espiralfrS'enrouler en spiraledeSich spiralförmig windenptEnrolar em espiralzh盘绕arالالتفاف حلزونيًا

   同义词: curlentwineloopspiraltwinetwistwind

   反义词: straightenuncoilunwind

2. Make without a potter's wheel B2 formal

   To shape clay into a pot or vessel by building up coils of clay, without using a potter's wheel.

   • She learned to coil clay pots by hand.
   • The artisan coiled the clay to form a vase.
   • Ancient cultures often coiled their pottery.

   ruЛепить из жгутовesmodelar con rollosfrModeler au colombindeWulsttechnikptFazer rolinhos de argilazh泥条盘筑法arالتشكيل بالحبال الطينية

3. Wind around something B1 formal

   To wind something around an object in loops or coils.

   • He coiled the rope around the post.
   • She coiled the wire neatly for storage.
   • The hose was coiled around the garden faucet.

   ruСматыватьesEnrollarfrEnrouler en spiraledeUm etwas wickelnptEnrolarzh缠绕arلَفّ حول شيء

   同义词: curlentwineloopspiraltwinetwistwindwrap

   反义词: straightenuncoilunwind

• coiled past participle
• coiled past simple
• coiling present participle
• coils third person singular