Synonyms for coil

Most common

spiral · helix · inductor

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.

   the sinuous coils of a snake

2. n. 2

   Any intrauterine device for contraception (originally coil-shaped).

Related words

Phrases

choking coil audio coil coil spring ignition coil inductance coil load coil loading coil spark coil

Forms

Plural

coils → rolls, curls, ringlets, gyres…

Example sentences

• spiral The Fibonacci spiral is found everywhere in nature.
• helix Hedera helix is an ivy that can be grown indoors.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

roll¹, wind¹, curl¹, gyre

5 letters

twist¹, helix², whorl¹

6 letters

scroll¹, spiral², volute

7 letters

ringlet

8 letters

inductor³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (helix² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français

spire