[kɔɪl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a length of something wound in a joined sequence of concentric rings
(e.g: a coil of rope)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century (as a verb): from Old French coillir, from Latin colligere ‘gather together’ (see collect)

[kɔɪl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- arrange (something long and flexible) in a coil
(e.g: he began to coil up the heavy ropes)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century (as a verb): from Old French coillir, from Latin colligere ‘gather together’ (see collect)

[kɔɪl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a confusion or turmoil


Phrases:
- shuffle off this mortal coil

Origin:
mid 16th century: of unknown origin