coiled

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Ringen oder Spiralen angeordnet ist, oft bereit zum Zustoßen oder zur Bewegung. Bezieht sich auch auf etwas Zusammengerolltes, Zusammengedrehtes oder zu einer Spule Gewickeltes.

Describes something that is arranged in a series of circles or spirals, often ready to spring or move.

1. Wound into loopsB1formal

   Arranged in a series of circles or spirals; wound around something.

   Gewickelt

   • The snake lay coiled on the warm rock.
   • A coiled rope hung from the hook in the garage.
   • Her hair was coiled into an elegant bun.

   Synonymecurledhelicalspiraltwistedwoundwrapped

   Antonymeextendedflatstraightstretcheduncoileduncurled

2. Tensed and readyB2informal

   In a state of being tightly wound or tensed, often in preparation for action.

   Angespannt und bereit

   • The athlete stood coiled at the starting line.
   • He was coiled like a spring, ready to jump.
   • The cat was coiled in the corner, waiting to pounce.

   Synonymepoisedprimedtauttensed

   Antonymelooserelaxed

• Verb, das beschreibt, etwas zu einer Reihe von Schleifen oder in eine spiralförmige Form zu wickeln oder zu drehen.

A verb used to describe the action of winding or twisting something into a series of loops or a spiral shape.

1. Wind in a spiralB1formal

   To wind or move in a spiral or circular course.

   Sich spiralförmig winden

   • The snake coiled around the branch.
   • Smoke coiled upward from the chimney.
   • The road coiled through the mountains.

   Synonymecurlentwineloopspiraltwinetwistwind

   Antonymestraightenuncoilunwind

2. Make without a potter's wheelB2formal

   To shape clay into a pot or vessel by building up coils of clay, without using a potter's wheel.

   Wulsttechnik

   • She learned to coil clay pots by hand.
   • The artisan coiled the clay to form a vase.
   • Ancient cultures often coiled their pottery.

3. Wind around somethingB1formal

   To wind something around an object in loops or coils.

   Um etwas wickeln

   • He coiled the rope around the post.
   • She coiled the wire neatly for storage.
   • The hose was coiled around the garden faucet.

   Synonymecurlentwineloopspiraltwinetwistwindwrap

   Antonymestraightenuncoilunwind