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coiled in Latin

coiled in Latin is tortilis — coiled means wound into a spiral or loop shape.

coiled in Latin

tortilis
adj
In the form of coils; having coils.

What does "coiled" mean?

  1. adj Wound into a spiral or loop shape.
    "A coiled snake lay in the grass."
  2. adj Tense and ready to act suddenly, like a snake poised to strike.
    "He stood coiled, ready to spring into action."
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coiled in a sentence

  • A coiled snake lay in the grass.
  • He stood coiled, ready to spring into action.

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What is "coiled" in Latin?

"coiled" in Latin is tortilis. coiled means: Wound into a spiral or loop shape.

How do you use "coiled" in a sentence?

Example: "A coiled snake lay in the grass." In Latin, "coiled" is tortilis.

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