Word

coil, n.
(coils)
freq. cnt. 1

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

coil helix spiral volute whorl

sample sentences

"a coil of rope"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

coil coil

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

spiral

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

volute

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

helical

semantic pointers

hypernym

structure, construction

hyponym

hank

reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit
<noun.artifact>

coil

semantic pointers

hyponym

armature astatic coils choke, choke coil, choking coil field coil, field winding induction coil primary coil, primary winding, primary read/write head, head secondary coil, secondary winding, secondary solenoid tickler coil

hypernym

reactor

tubing that is wound in a spiral
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coil

semantic pointers

hypernym

tube, tubing

hyponym

condenser

a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
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coil

semantic pointers

hypernym

contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventive, preventative, prophylactic device, birth control device

a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine
<noun.artifact>

coil

semantic pointers

hypernym

transformer

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
<noun.shape> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

coil curl curlicue gyre ringlet roll scroll whorl

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

coil coil

lexical pointers

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roll roll roll

lexical pointers

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curl curl curl

semantic pointers

hyponym

corolla calyx verticil

hypernym

round shape