κουλουριάζω — meaning in English

English meaning

• coil noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
• crouch verb To bend the knees and lower the body close to the ground, often to hide, prepare to spring, or avoid being seen.

Senses

κουλουριάζω is used for these senses in English:

• coil To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
• crouch (intransitive) To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.

coil — full definition

1. noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
2. verb To wind something into rings or loops.
3. noun A T-shaped or hormonal intrauterine device used for contraception.

crouch — full definition

1. verb To bend the knees and lower the body close to the ground, often to hide, prepare to spring, or avoid being seen.
2. noun The bent, low position taken up when crouching.

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