noun
Meaning 1
The pattern or motion of something that coils.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
coiling
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/ˈkɔɪlɪŋ/
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rhymes with -ɔɪlɪŋ
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CMU ARPABET: K OY1 L IH2 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
The process of fitting a ship with electromagnetic coils, so that it can be degaussed while travelling.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Meaning 3
present participle and gerund of coil
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
in the shape of a coil
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: helical, spiral, spiraling, volute, voluted, whorled, turbinate
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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