coil around

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to wind or wrap around something

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Examples (10)

  • The snake coiled itself around a branch.
  • A thick vine had coiled around the ancient tree trunk.
  • She coiled her arms around his neck for a hug.
  • Watch how the python slowly coils around its prey.
  • As it grows, the morning glory will coil around the trellis.
  • The sailor carefully coiled the heavy rope around the post.
  • Smoke from the campfire seemed to coil around the tall pines.
  • The frightened diver felt a tentacle begin to coil around his ankle.
  • An electrical wire had somehow coiled around the ladder's leg.
  • Feeling a chill, she coiled the blanket tighter around her shoulders.