coiled
Pronunciation:
/kɔɪld/verb
Definitions
To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
Example: A simple transformer can be made by coiling two pieces of insulated copper wire around an iron heart.
To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.
Example: The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier.
To wind cylindrically or spirally.
Example: The snake coiled itself before springing.
To encircle and hold with, or as if with, coils.
adjective
Definitions
In the form of coils; having coils.
Example: a coiled serpent
Prepared and poised to act, like a snake that has coiled its lower body so it can strike.