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coiling

/ˈkɔɪlɪŋ/

Meanings
  • verb

    The act of wrapping or winding something around a core or axis.

  • noun

    A shape formed by winding or coiling something around itself or another object.


Rhymes
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oiling , coaling , boiling , toiling
Variants
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coil , coilabilities , coilability , coiled , coiling , coils
Etymology
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From Old English 'colian', meaning 'to roll' or 'to coil'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'coiling' is also used in biology to describe the way some organisms, such as snakes and certain types of plants, move or grow.

  2. The oldest known coiled pottery dates back to around 15,000 BC.


Related Concepts
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  1. winding: The act of wrapping or coiling something around a core or axis.

  2. wrapping: The act of covering something with material by folding or winding it around.

  3. coiled tubing: A long, flexible pipe used in oil and gas drilling and other applications.


Culture
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Coiling is a common technique used in various crafts, such as basket weaving, pottery, and textiles. It is also used in the formation of certain structures, such as coiled tubing in oil and gas drilling.

How to Memorize "coiling"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine wrapping a long piece of rope around a cylindrical object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a snake coiling around a stick.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'coiling' as 'coils' in the ocean, creating waves.


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