adj

coiled

koyld

Coiled (adj) means wound into a spiral or loop shape. Example: “A coiled snake lay in the grass.”

adj

Wound into a spiral or loop shape.

"A coiled snake lay in the grass."

Tense and ready to act suddenly, like a snake poised to strike.

"He stood coiled, ready to spring into action."

How to Use Coiled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWound into loops — or, figuratively, tensed and ready to act.

Common pairings

coiled spring coiled and ready

more coiled comparative, most coiled superlative

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A _____ snake lay in the grass.

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What does “coiled” mean?

The word “coiled” means wound into a spiral or loop shape. In plain terms, wound into loops — or, figuratively, tensed and ready to act.

How do you pronounce “coiled”?

“Coiled” is pronounced koyld (/kɔɪld/ in IPA).

How do you use “coiled” in a sentence?

Here is “coiled” used in a sentence: “A coiled snake lay in the grass.”

What is another word for “coiled”?

Words with a similar meaning to “coiled” include looped.

What part of speech is “coiled”?

“Coiled” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “coiled” have?

“Coiled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: wound into a spiral or loop shape.

looped drunk