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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Traditional MRI antennas, also known as RF coils, often have trouble collecting enough signal from tissues located deep inside the body or in anatomically complex regions.
From Science Daily ● 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
Yo-yo-ing its coils, I soon understood my parents’ reticence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Mon Valley’s new line will be able to reduce thicker, longer slabs with better precision and produce coils three times larger than the old equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Webbing launches out of his fingertips and weaves toward us like coils.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
