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1a series of circles formed by winding up a length of rope, wire, etc. a coil of wire
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- 2one circle of rope, wire, etc. in a series Shake the rope and let the coils unwind. a snake's coils
- 3a length of wire, wound into circles, that can carry electricity
- 4= IUD
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