What is the meaning of coil?

Answer 1

To wind cylindrically or spirally; as, to coil a rope when not in use; the snake coiled itself before springing., To encircle and hold with, or as with, coils., To wind itself cylindrically or spirally; to form a coil; to wind; -- often with about or around., A ring, series of rings, or spiral, into which a rope, or other like thing, is wound., Fig.: Entanglement; toil; mesh; perplexity., A series of connected pipes in rows or layers, as in a steam heating apparatus., A noise, tumult, bustle, or confusion.