ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Coiled

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kɔɪld/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Coiled is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of coil.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of coil.

More Meanings

  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.

Example Sentences

a coiled serpent
Two first-half goals from the Colombian forward Radamel Falcao won the game, allowing Atlético to spend the final hour or so sitting deep, coiled always for a breakaway.

Synonyms for coiled

Depending on context, synonyms include looped, convoluted, twisted, convolute, involute, spiral.

Antonyms for coiled

Common opposites include straight.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include whorled, turbinate, looped, voluted, convoluted, spiraling.

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