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Uncommoncoiled
The correct spelling is coiled.
How to pronounce coiled
verb
IPA: /kɔɪld/
Say it like: Coy-led
The correct spelling is coiled. To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece. For example: "A simple transformer can be made by coiling two pieces of insulated copper wire around an iron heart."
Usage Examples
“A simple transformer can be made by coiling two pieces of insulated copper wire around an iron heart.”
“The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier.”
“The snake coiled itself before springing.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
- 2.To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.
- 3.To wind cylindrically or spirally.
- 4.To encircle and hold with, or as if with, coils.
adjective
- 1.In the form of coils; having coils.
- 2.Prepared and poised to act, like a snake that has coiled its lower body so it can strike.
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