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Meaning of the word coins in English

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coins

Noun

1.

a flat, typically round piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money.

Example:
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she opened her purse and took out a coin
Synonym:
piecebitcoinscoinagesmall changesilvercoppercoppersgoldspecie

Verb

1.

make (coins) by stamping metal.

Example:
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guineas and half-guineas were coined
Synonym:
mintstampstamp outstrikecastpunchdiemoldforgemakemanufactureproduce
2.

invent or devise (a new word or phrase).

Example:
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he coined the term “desktop publishing.”
Synonym:
inventcreatemake updeviseconceiveoriginatethink updream upformulatefabricate
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