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becket

noun

Definition of becketnext
as in coil

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  1. coil
  2. hank
  3. spiral
  4. spire
  5. curl
  6. whorl
Noun
  • During the recent session, Soto taught people how to make coils for teardrop designs along with other simple shapes.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Because the coating is already on the coil, manufacturers may be able to reduce reliance on external lubrication and additional e-coating processes.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of coil
Noun
  • Kim lets out a sob and a hank of Natalie’s hair clings to her tears.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025
  • There was no one else on the strand, the surf a sickly yellow foam bubbling between the matted black hanks of seaweed heaped on the beach.
    — Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Apr. 2022
Definition of hank
Noun
  • What follows is surprisingly loaded in its socio-political imagery, but never quite varied enough to break free from its repetitive action spiral.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
  • For both countries, arguably nothing would be worse than a spiral into criminal violence and chaotic ungovernability on the island.
    — Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of spiral
Noun
  • The Empire State Building and its ornate Art Deco spire proved to be the most challenging part.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Its exterior is rich with symbolism, from stone carvings representing the all-seeing eye of God to a golden statue, atop the highest spire, of an angel blowing a trumpet to herald the Second Coming.
    — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of spire
Noun
  • Even Love Story’s Kelly got distracted by his own reflection, pausing in front of one mirror to zhuzh his curls before moving on to the next dazzling display.
    — Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • As the seeds mature, the flower cluster curls inward and eventually resembles a bird’s nest.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of curl
Noun
  • Visually, the result was a restlessly fluctuating Technicolor whorl.
    — Max Norman, New Yorker, 25 June 2026
  • Blue, purple, or white whorls of flowers rise above the strappy foliage in summer.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Definition of whorl
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