Flemish coil en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌflɛmɪʃ ˈkɔɪl/ (General-American, Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Flemish (“of or relating to Flanders”) + coil, since the technique began with sailors from Flanders.
Meanings
- A neat, flat spiral coil used for rope.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flemish coils | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
Translations (1)
pl buchta (flat spiral coil)