coils (object genre)

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Scope note
Objects in the form of a long, thin material wound as a series of concentric circles or rings, having symmetrical curves or windings. Common examples are rope, pipes, and curls in certain hair styles. For curves that wind around a point while moving ever farther from the point, use "spirals (geometric figures)."
coils
Accepted term: 03-Jun-2024