밧줄, 전선, 머리카락 등 긴 물체를 동그랗게 감거나 고리 모양으로 만들다; (뱀 등이) 몸을 똬리 틀다.
예문:
"The gardener began to coil the hose neatly against the wall after watering the plants."
"The python coiled itself around the tree branch, waiting for its prey."
"She used a curling iron to coil her hair into tight ringlets."
나선형이나 고리 모양으로 감겨 있는 물건 또는 그 한 바퀴.
A length of something wound in a joined sequence of loops or a spiral.
예문:
"A thick coil of smoke drifted slowly from the chimney into the cold winter air."
"The hardware store sells heavy-duty rope by the coil."
전기를 유도하거나 자기장을 발생시키기 위해 나선형으로 감은 도선.
An electrical conductor such as a wire wound in a spiral, used to provide inductance or create a magnetic field.
예문:
"The mechanic discovered that the ignition coil was faulty, causing the engine to misfire."
"Inside the motor, copper coils create the magnetic field necessary for rotation."
자궁 내에 삽입하는 나선 모양의 피임 장치.
An intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) in the form of a small spiral or T-shape.
예문:
"The doctor explained the long-term effectiveness of the contraceptive coil."
인간의 삶이나 세상의 번거로움, 혼란스러운 소동.
A state of confusion or turmoil; specifically used in literary contexts to refer to the troubles of daily life.
예문:
"In his famous soliloquy, Hamlet speaks of shuffling off this mortal coil."