What does coiling mean?
Coiling means present participle and gerund of coil.
Coiling
/ˈkɔɪlɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of coil.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of coil
- The pattern or motion of something that coils.
- The process of fitting a ship with electromagnetic coils, so that it can be degaussed while travelling.
Example Sentences
Holding out her small olive hand before her captain, she said in mild and slowest Spanish, "Senor, I buried him;" then paused, struggled as against the writhed coilings of a snake, and cringing suddenly, leaped up, repeating in impassioned pain, "I buried him, my life, my soul!"
Synonyms for coiling
Antonyms for coiling
Related Words
Word Forms
- coilings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for coiling?
Common synonyms include coiled, spiral, volute, turbinate.
What is the opposite of coiling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use coiling in a sentence?
Holding out her small olive hand before her captain, she said in mild and slowest Spanish, "Senor, I buried him;" then paused, struggled as against the writhed coilings of a snake, and cringing suddenly, leaped up, repeating in impassioned pain, "I buried him, my life, my soul!"
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