coil

derNoun

die Spule

Word details

German meaning
Die Rückwärtsbewegung einer Schusswaffe beim Abfeuern einer Patrone.
English meaning
Recoil
Synonym
Impuls
German example
Der Rückstoss der Pistole war stärker als erwartet.
English example
The recoil of the pistol was stronger than expected.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Rückstoss
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “coil”

  1. The wire is in a coil. (Der Draht ist zu einer Spule gewickelt.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the German word for 'coil'?

It is 'die Spule' (feminine).