Flemish coil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A neat, flat spiral coil used for rope.

Pronunciation

/ˌflɛmɪʃ ˈkɔɪl/

Word forms

Flemish coil Flemish coils

Etymology

From Flemish (“of or relating to Flanders”) + coil, since the technique began with sailors from Flanders.

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