1. a series of loops or rings formed by winding something in a spiral
2. a length of rope, wire, or cable wound into loops

1. to wind something into a series of loops or rings
2. to move in a winding or spiral pattern

Examples

• The snake formed a tight coil on the rock.
• He kept a coil of rope in his truck.
• The spring is made of a metal coil.
• She began to coil the garden hose after watering.
• The vine coils around the fence post.
• Smoke coiled up from the chimney.
• The electrician wound the wire into a neat coil.