Synonyms for

Coil

Verb / kɔɪl / Another word for coil — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To wind or twist into a series of loops.

Synonyms & similar words

scroll whorl volute ringlet uncoil roll curlicue gyre gyrate helix spiral curl loop handbuild twist wind spiral loop turn curl roll tangle bend contort enlace entwine intertwine knot weave wreathe convolute corkscrew helix rotate

Synonyms by register

Formal

spiral helix convolution curl

Informal

loop curl up wind

Literary

serpentine whorl

Antonyms

straighten unwind untwist uncoil unravel linear

Common collocations

  • coil of wire
  • coil spring
  • coil up
  • coil around
  • coil of rope
  • coil of hair
  • coil pattern

Word family

noun coil
verb coil

Usage note

As a verb, 'coil' often implies a deliberate winding action, while as a noun, it refers to the resulting shape. It is commonly used in contexts related to wires, springs, and snakes.

Example sentences

  1. I coiled the rope around the post.
  2. The snake coiled around the tree branch.
  3. She coiled her hair into a bun.
  4. The hose was coiled neatly in the garden shed.
  5. The wires were coiled together in a mess.

Quotes

  • The snake will always coil.
  • What's life but a great coil of rope?
  • I know nothing about music. In my line you don't have to.

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