Sign in
Enter the word for search

coiling

UK
/ˈkɔɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔɪlɪŋ/
coiling around
coiling up

Translations

coilingnoun
coilings
pl
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.
Synonyms
curling
twisting
spiraling
looping
winding
coilinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkɔɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔɪ.lɪŋ/
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.
Synonyms
curling
twisting
winding
spiraling
spiralling
looping
twining
snaking
curving
writhing
coilverb

coiling

Gerund

coiled
Past Simple
coiled
Past Participle
coiling
Gerund
UK
/kɔɪl/
US
/kɔɪl/
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.
Synonyms
twist
wind
curl
loop
spiral

Definitions

coilingnoun
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.
coilinggerund / present participle
Winding or twisting into coils; forming spirals or loops.
The coiling smoke rose lazily above the campfire.
coilverb
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.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries