| Noun | 1. | stator coil - mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves electric motor - a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work generator - engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles turbine - rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate |