coil
Pronunciation: [kɔɪl]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The coil of the spring helps the toy bounce up and down.
Example
The flat rope is not a coil; it is straight and doesn't twist.
Example
Can you see how the coil of wire is wrapped tightly?
Context: "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.
Example
She loves to coil the ribbon around the gift box.
Example
He didn't coil the hose properly, so it was all tangled.
Example
Did you remember to coil the garden hose after using it?
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