Definitions For Coil

noun

  • A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
  • Reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit
  • Tubing that is wound in a spiral
  • A contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
  • A transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine
  • A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
  • To wind (something) into circles

verb

  • Wind around something in coils or loops
  • Make without a potter's wheel
  • To wind or move in a spiral course

Is Coil a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
6
Words with Friends
8

The word Coil is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Coil in a Sentence

  • She coiled the loose thread around her finger.
  • A long scarf was coiled around her neck.
  • The cat coiled up into a ball.

Synonyms for Coil

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