coil

  1. Noun.  Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
  2. Noun.  Common name for any intra-uterine contraceptive device (Abbreviation: ''IUD'')—the first IUDs were coil-shaped.
  3. Noun.  (context, electrical) A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.
  4. Verb.  To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
  5. Verb.  To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.
  6. Noun.  (context, now) A noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil.

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