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Coiled: meaning, definitions and examples

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coiled

 

[ kษ”ษชld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

snake

Twisted or spiraled into a circular or spiral shape.

Synonyms

curled, spiraled, twisted

Examples of usage

  • A coiled snake ready to strike.
  • The rope was coiled neatly on the deck.
Context #2 | Verb

rope

To wind or gather into a circular or spiral shape.

Synonyms

spiral, twist, wind

Examples of usage

  • She coiled the rope around the post.
  • The hose was coiled up and put away.

Translations

Translations of the word "coiled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enrolado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเค‚เคกเคฒเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewickelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melilit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒะธะฒะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwiniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅทปใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enroulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enrollado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarmal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๊ธด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ููˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทๆ›ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vafinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผkรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enrollado

Etymology

The word 'coiled' originated from the Middle French word 'coillir' meaning 'to gather, collect'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe something twisted or wound into a circular shape. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a variety of contexts, from describing the shape of a snake to the arrangement of a rope. The versatility and imagery of 'coiled' have made it a popular word in both everyday language and specialized fields.

See also: coil, coiling, coils, recoil, uncoil.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,250, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.