English English Dictionary

To wind cylindrically or spirally; as, to coil a rope when not in use; the snake coiled itself before springing.

To encircle and hold with, or as with, coils.

To wind itself cylindrically or spirally; to form a coil; to wind; -- often with about or around.

A ring, series of rings, or spiral, into which a rope, or other like thing, is wound.

Fig.: Entanglement; toil; mesh; perplexity.

A series of connected pipes in rows or layers, as in a steam heating apparatus.

A noise, tumult, bustle, or confusion.