What are synonyms for coiled?

In this page you can discover 26 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for coiled, like: helicoid, uncoiled, spiralled, curled, looped, wreathed, tortile, wound, twisted, twined and tensed.

What does it mean to be coiled up?

To curl oneself or something into a small, compact position. A noun or pronoun can be used between “coil” and “up.” The snake coiled itself up and began hissing at us. Coil up that hose when you’re done with it. See also: coil, up.

Is coiled a verb or adjective?

verb. coiled; coiling; coils. Definition of coil (Entry 2 of 3) transitive verb. 1 : to wind into rings or spirals coil a rope.

What is coiled antonym?

Antonyms: uncurled, straight, uncoiled.

How do you use coil in a sentence?

Coil in a Sentence ?

We watched the snake coil itself around its prey so that it could constrict it to death.
In order to add electricity to the house, the electrician was unwinding the coil of copper for the job.
The hair stylist had to coil my hair around the curling iron to create a perfect ringlet.

What is coil used for?

coil, in an electric circuit, one or more turns, usually roughly circular or cylindrical, of current-carrying wire designed to produce a magnetic field or to provide electrical resistance or inductance; in the latter case, a coil is also called a choke coil (see also inductance).

What part of speech is the word coiled?

transitive verb
coil 1

part of speech:	transitive verb
inflections:	coils, coiling, coiled
definition:	to wind into loops or a spiral. The fireman coiled the hose and put it back in its place.She coiled a strand of hair around her finger.The snake coiled itself around the limb of the tree. similar words: loop, roll, twine, twist

What does coil mean in science?

What is an example of a coil?

An example of a coil is a mattress spring. Coil means to wind around or gather into a circular form. An example of coil is for a snake to wrap itself around a tree. Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.