CEFR B1

coil

verb

Meaning

To wrap something around itself or another object in a series of loops or rings.

Examples

The rope was coiled neatly on the deck.
He coiled the hose after watering the garden.

Synonyms: wind, curl, loop, twine

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coil (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kɔɪl/

Definition

To wrap something around itself or another object in a series of loops or rings.

Examples

The rope was coiled neatly on the deck.
He coiled the hose after watering the garden.
The snake coiled its body before striking.

How to Use coil

coil up (phrasal verb): To form into a coil or series of loops. — "The cat coiled itself up on the warm rug."
coil around (prepositional phrase): To wrap or wind around something in loops. — "The ivy coiled around the old stone wall."

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