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coil vs turn

turn vs coil

coil and turn both are nouns.

coil and turn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coil Yes No Yes No
turn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, turn is a hypernym of coil; that is, turn is a word with a broader meaning than coil:
  • coil: to wind or move in a spiral course
  • turn: to change orientation or direction
coil (noun) turn (noun)
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
tubing that is wound in a spiral taking a short walk out and back
a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb a favor for someone
a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) turning or twisting around (in place)
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a movement in a new direction
an unforeseen development
a circular segment of a curve
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
coil (verb) turn (verb)
wind around something in coils or loops twist suddenly so as to sprain
make without a potter's wheel change to the contrary
to wind or move in a spiral course go sour or spoil
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
change color
become officially one year older
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
direct at someone
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
let (something) fall or spill from a container
alter the functioning or setting of
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
to change orientation or direction
cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
cause to move around or rotate
pass to the other side of
move around an axis or a center
to send or let go
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
get by buying and selling
accomplish by rotating
undergo a change or development
cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
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