coils (object genre)
- 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)."
- Date of creation: 03-Feb-2025
Accepted term: 03-Feb-2025