coiling

• Descreve algo que se enrola, se torce ou gira em espiral ao redor de si mesmo ou de outro objeto.

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.

   Espiralado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoiledhelicalserpentinesinuousspiraltwistingwhorledwinding

   Antônimoslinearstraightuncoileduncurled

• Verbo usado para descrever a ação de enrolar ou torcer algo em uma série de voltas ou em 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.

   Enrolar em espiral

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

   Sinônimoscurlentwineloopspiraltwinetwistwind

   Antônimosstraightenuncoilunwind

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.

   Fazer rolinhos de argila

   • 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.

   Enrolar

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

   Sinônimoscurlentwineloopspiraltwinetwistwindwrap

   Antônimosstraightenuncoilunwind