Synonyms of coiling

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adjective

as in spiral

turning around an axis like the thread of a screw

the coiling strands of rope

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spiral
• winding
• helical
• curving
• circular
• twisting
• corkscrew
• involute
• curling
• screwlike
• swirly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• linear
• right
• straight
• lineal

coiling

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verb

present participle of coil

as in winding

to follow a circular or spiral course

a vine coiling around a pillar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• winding
• curling
• curving
• twining
• swirling
• twisting
• circling
• spiraling
• spiralling
• weaving
• corkscrewing
• entwining
• sweeping
• turning
• looping
• arching
• arcing
• whirling
• bending
• encircling
• hooking
• veering
• bowing
• wheeling
• crooking
• intertwining
• swerving
• bulging
• interlacing
• zigzagging
• meandering
• lacing
• enlacing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightening