COILS

Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.

"the sinuous coils of a snake"

Any intrauterine device (Abbreviation: IUD)—the first IUDs were coil-shaped.

A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.

To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.

"A simple transformer can be made by coiling two pieces of insulated copper wire around an iron heart."

To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.

"The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier."

To wind cylindrically or spirally.

"The snake coiled itself before springing."

A noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil.