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.