coiler

/ˈkaʊ.lər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or machine for coiling something, such as wire or rope, into a spiral form.

“The factory used a coiler to wind the wire onto spools.”

2. verb

To wind or coil something, especially into a spiral form.

“The worker coiled the hose and put it away for storage.”

Synonyms

  • coiler
  • twister
  • winder

Antonyms

  • uncoiler
  • unwinder