coil
Prononciation : [kɔɪl]
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Contexte : « objects »
(noun) a coil is a shape made by winding something around itself, like a spring or a piece of rope. Imagine a slinky toy that loops around.
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The coil of the spring helps the toy bounce up and down.
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The flat rope is not a coil; it is straight and doesn't twist.
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Can you see how the coil of wire is wrapped tightly?
Contexte : « movement »
(verb) to coil means to twist or wrap something into a circular shape. It’s like when you are winding up your phone charger neatly.
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She loves to coil the ribbon around the gift box.
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He didn't coil the hose properly, so it was all tangled.
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Did you remember to coil the garden hose after using it?
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