Coiled

/kɔɪld/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To wind or twist into a coil or spiral.
The gardener coiled the hose neatly after watering the plants.
To form or be formed into a coiled shape.
The serpentine river coiled through the valley.
adjective
Wound or twisted in a coil.
The coiled wire made it easy to store without tangling.
Curled up or spiraled.
The coiled snake lay sunbathing on the rock.

Etymology

Middle English coilen, from Old French coiler, from Latin collare.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coiled up
To be tense or tightly wound, like a spring.
in a coiled state
To be in a position where something is tightly wound or compacted.

Related Words

coil
A series of turns or spirals.
spiral
Shape that winds in a continuous curve.
twist
To turn or wind something.

Slang Meanings

To be tense or anxious.
I'm feeling really coiled about this presentation.
To be excited or ready.
He's all coiled up about the weekend plans.