keriä — meaning in English

English meaning

• coil noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
• reel noun A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
• wind noun The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.

Senses

keriä is used for these senses in English:

• coil To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
• coil To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.
• coil To wind cylindrically or spirally.
• reel To wind on a reel.
• wind (transitive) To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
• wreathe (also, reflexive, chiefly, passive voice) Followed by about, around, or round: to coil, twist, or wind (oneself or something) around a person or thing; (by extension) to cause (oneself or something) to cover or encircle a person or thing.

coil — full definition

1. noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
2. verb To wind something into rings or loops.
3. noun A T-shaped or hormonal intrauterine device used for contraception.

reel — full definition

1. noun A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
2. noun A lively traditional dance, especially from Scotland, or its music.
3. noun A short video, especially one posted on a social media app.
4. verb To stagger or lose one's balance, or to feel dizzy or shocked.
5. verb To wind something onto a reel, or pull it in.

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