coils
nounUK /kɔɪlz/
US /kɔɪlz/
Coils are long things wound round and round in circles.
The snake lay in tight coils on the warm rock.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The third person form of the verb coil, meaning to wind something into circles.
She coils the garden hose neatly after watering.
3. A contraceptive device placed inside the womb.
Her doctor discussed whether a coil would suit her.
4. A spiral of wire used to heat or carry electricity.
The heater's coils glowed bright orange.