Coil vs. Solenoid
Difference Between Coil and Solenoid
Coilnoun
Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
the sinuous coils of a snakeSolenoidnoun
A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.
Coilnoun
Any intrauterine device (Abbreviation: IUD)—the first IUDs were coil-shaped.
Solenoidnoun
A mechanical switch consisting of such a coil containing a metal core, the movement of which is controlled by the current.
Coilnoun
(electrical) A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.
Solenoidnoun
a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil
Coilnoun
(figurative) Entanglement; perplexity.
Coilnoun
A noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil.
Coilverb
To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
A simple transformer can be made by coiling two pieces of insulated copper wire around an iron heart.Coilverb
To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.
The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier.Coilverb
To wind cylindrically or spirally.
to coil a rope when not in useThe snake coiled itself before springing.Coilverb
To encircle and hold with, or as if with, coils.
Coilnoun
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops;
a coil of ropeCoilnoun
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
Coilnoun
a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine
Coilnoun
a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
Coilnoun
tubing that is wound in a spiral
Coilnoun
reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit
Coilverb
to wind or move in a spiral course;
the muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for actionblack smoke coiling up into the skythe young people gyrated on the dance floorCoilverb
make without a potter's wheel;
This famous potter hand-builds all of her vesselsCoilverb
wind around something in coils or loops
