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coiling

UK
/ˈkɔɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔɪlɪŋ/
coiling around
coiling up
coilingnoun
coilings
pl
Translations
The coiling of the snake around the branch was mesmerizing to watch.
L'enroulement du serpent autour de la branche était fascinant à observer.
montage en colombinsTerme de céramique.
Coiling is a fundamental method used to make large ceramic vessels.
Le montage en colombins est une méthode fondamentale utilisée pour fabriquer de grandes pièces en céramique.
Additional translations
spiralePour désigner une série de boucles ou de spires.
Definitions
The action or process of winding or twisting into a spiral or series of loops.
The coiling of the snake around the branch was mesmerizing to watch.
A series of loops or spirals formed by something that is coiled.
The coiling of the rope made it easy to store in the small compartment.
A pottery technique in which clay is shaped by building up long, rolled strips of clay.
Coiling is a fundamental method used to make large ceramic vessels.
Synonyms
curling
twisting
spiraling
looping
winding
coilinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkɔɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔɪ.lɪŋ/
Translations
The coiling smoke rose lazily above the campfire.
La fumée enroulée montait paresseusement au-dessus du feu de camp.
Additional translations
spiraléSe dit d’une forme en spirale ou en boucles.
Definitions
Winding or twisting into coils; forming spirals or loops.
The coiling smoke rose lazily above the campfire.
Synonyms
curling
twisting
winding
spiraling
spiralling
looping
twining
snaking
curving
writhing
coilverb

coiling

ing-form

coiled
Past Simple
coiled
Past Participle
coiling
ing-form
UK
/kɔɪl/
US
/kɔɪl/
Translations
enroulerVerbe transitif ; pour disposer en spires ou en boucles.
She coiled the rope neatly before storing it in the shed.
Elle a enroulé proprement la corde avant de la ranger dans la remise.
s'enroulerVerbe pronominal ; mouvement en spirale ou en cercle.
The snake coiled around the branch as it climbed higher.
Le serpent s'est enroulé autour de la branche en grimpant plus haut.
Additional translations
se pelotonnerSens réfléchi ; souvent avec « up », pour se recroqueviller ou se mettre en boule.
Definitions
To wind or twist into a series of loops or rings.
She coiled the rope neatly before storing it in the shed.
To move in a spiral or circular course.
The snake coiled around the branch as it climbed higher.
To form into a coil or spiral shape.
He coiled the wire around the metal rod to create a spring.
To curl or wind oneself or something into a tight, compact spiral form, often expressed with the particle "up".
The child coiled up under the blanket to stay warm.
Synonyms
twist
wind
curl
loop
spiral
coilnoun
Definitions
A length of something wound or arranged in a spiral or sequence of rings.
The electrician used a coil of wire to connect the circuits.
A device or component consisting of a series of loops, often used to produce electromagnetic fields or store energy.
The ignition coil in the car was faulty and needed replacement.
A contraceptive device placed inside the uterus, also known as an intrauterine device (IUD).
She decided to use a coil as her method of contraception.
A state of turmoil, confusion, or bustle (now chiefly literary or archaic, especially in the phrase "mortal coil").
Yearning to escape the daily coil of the city, he moved to the countryside.
coiladjective
Definitions
Relating to, using, or consisting of a mechanical or electrical coil; employing coils in its function or structure.
The coil gun relies on electromagnetic forces generated by its coil barrel.
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