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.