coil into

Frequency: 5.06.5 per million words

to form a specific shape by coiling

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Examples (10)

  • Her hair was neatly coiled into a bun.
  • The snake coiled into a tight ball, ready to strike.
  • He watched the smoke coil into elegant rings before disappearing.
  • The long rope had been coiled into a perfect circle on the deck.
  • A garden hose, left in the sun, can coil into a tangled mess.
  • The artist skillfully coiled the clay into the base of a vase.
  • As the temperature dropped, the caterpillar began to coil into a protective sphere.
  • The electrician will coil the excess wire into a loop inside the wall.
  • The sleeping cat coiled into a furry donut on the cushion.
  • The vine twisted and coiled into a dense knot at the base of the wall.