coil
noun
a connected series of spirals or rings that rope, wire, or the like has been formed into.
coils
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present tense formof coil (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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They also built vessels by stacking coils of clay rather than molding them.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Wartsila also recommended tightening bolts and locking them in place with superglue to improve reliability, particularly involving air leakages, failed silencers and solenoid coils becoming loose.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The idea of Guy’s killing Bruno’s detestable father in return is merely a dramatic device to show how remorselessly Guy is drawn down into the dark coils of the conspiracy, against his better self.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
He estimates the tune-up can help a household save up to 15% on an electric bill, “especially if coils are dirty and airflow is restricted,” Rogers said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
Hair textures range from loose curls to needle-straight to corkscrew curls to waves to zigzag coils, and the styles showcase each new hair-tower trend.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
