Synonyms: coiled
Definition: curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
Usage: a coiled snake ready to strike; the rope lay coiled on the deck
Similar words: coiling, spiral, spiraling, turbinate, helical, whorled, volute, voluted
Definition: in the shape of a coil
Similar words: convolute, convoluted
Definition: rolled longitudinally upon itself
Usage: a convolute petal
Similar words: involute
Definition: (of some shells) closely coiled so that the axis is obscured
Similar words: involute, rolled
Definition: especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
Similar words: wound
Definition: put in a coil