What is another word for coils?

Common synonyms for coils include loop, handbuild, whorl, coil, curlicue.

What is the opposite of coils?

Antonyms of coils include straight, unwound, linear, extended, uncoiled.

Synonyms for

Coils

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

Definition

Coils are something that are wound or twisted into a series of circles or spirals.

Synonyms & similar words

loop handbuild whorl coil curlicue helix volute scroll spiral gyrate curl roll gyre ringlet uncoil spiral twist curl loop wind helix screw whorl ringlet corkscrew curlicue braid plait pigtail queue bob knot tie bond fastening

Synonyms by register

Formal

spirals helices convolutions

Informal

loops curls bends

Literary

serpents vortices

Antonyms

straight unwound linear extended uncoiled flat

Common collocations

tight coils
loose coils
metal coils
spring coils
coils of rope
coils of wire
snake coils

Word family

noun coil

verb coil

adjective coiled

Usage note

The word 'coils' can refer to both the act of coiling and the resulting shape. It is often used in technical contexts for springs or electrical components, and also descriptively for natural forms like snakes or ropes.