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.