coiling

• Describe algo que se enrolla o retuerce alrededor de sí mismo o de otro objeto, formando espirales o vueltas.

Describes something that is winding or twisting around itself or another object.

1. In the shape of a coilB2formal

   Arranged or formed into a series of loops or spirals.

   en espiral / enrollado

   • The coiling snake lay motionless on the rock.
   • She admired the coiling pattern of the wrought-iron gate.
   • The coiling rope was neatly stored in the shed.

   Sinónimoscoiledhelicalserpentinesinuousspiraltwistingwhorledwinding

   Antónimoslinearstraightuncoileduncurled

• Verbo usado para describir la acción de enrollar o torcer algo en una serie de vueltas o en forma de espiral.

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.

   Enrollar en espiral

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

   Sinónimoscurlentwineloopspiraltwinetwistwind

   Antónimosstraightenuncoilunwind

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.

   modelar con rollos

   • 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.

   Enrollar

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

   Sinónimoscurlentwineloopspiraltwinetwistwindwrap

   Antónimosstraightenuncoilunwind