coils
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɔɪɫz// UK //kˈɔɪlz// coils
n. a series of loops or circles made by winding something long, like wire or rope, around itself.
n. a series of connected spirals or concentric rings formed by winding a flexible material. Often refers to electrical components or the physical arrangement of objects like snakes or cables.
The snake lay in tight coils on the warm rock.
The electrician carefully unwound the copper coils to prepare the motor for repair.
The sculptor used heavy coils of clay to build the base of the vessel, smoothing the layers together to ensure structural integrity before firing.
Usage
Usually appears in the plural when referring to the shape of a wound object; singular refers to one single loop.