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coil
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[kɔɪl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a length of something wound in a joined sequence of concentric rings
(e.g: a coil of rope)
Phrases:
Origin
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early 16th century (as a verb): from Old French coillir, from Latin colligere ‘gather together’ (see collect)
[kɔɪl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- arrange (something long and flexible) in a coil
(e.g: he began to coil up the heavy ropes)
Phrases:
Origin
:
early 16th century (as a verb): from Old French coillir, from Latin colligere ‘gather together’ (see collect)
[kɔɪl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a confusion or turmoil
Phrases:
- shuffle off this mortal coil
Origin
:
mid 16th century: of unknown origin
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