coil up

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to wind something into a coil, often for storage

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  • He coiled the rope up tightly and put it away.
  • After watering the plants, she carefully coiled up the garden hose.
  • I'll need to coil up this extension cord before we leave.
  • Please coil this wire up neatly so it doesn't get tangled.
  • The python began to coil up in the corner of its enclosure.
  • The electrician had to coil up all the excess cabling in the ceiling.
  • Chilled by the wind, he coiled up on the sofa under a blanket.
  • Have you coiled the anchor rope up yet?
  • Every evening, the sailor coils up the rigging lines on the deck.
  • The cat found a sunny spot and coiled up for a nap.