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COILS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Coils.

Coils - as a noun

A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

Example: "A coil of rope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
helixspiralvolutewhorl
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constructionstructure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curlcurlicuegyreringletrollscrollwhorl
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
round shape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

A contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb

Tubing that is wound in a spiral

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tubetubing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Coils - as a verb

To wind or move in a spiral course

Example: "The muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gyratespiral

Make without a potter's wheel

Example: "This famous potter hand-builds all of her vessels"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hand-buildhandbuild

Wind around something in coils or loops

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curlloop
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
uncoil

Example Sentences

"I bought a set of coils to replace the ones in my car's ignition system."
"The hairdresser used hot rollers to create tight coils in her client's hair."
"The metal coils in the mattress provided extra support."
"The magician pulled a long chain of colorful coils out of his pocket."
"The steel manufacturing plant produces thousands of coils each day."
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Word Game Points

Is COILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, coils is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is COILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, coils is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is COILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, coils is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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