coiling

Example Sentences

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Such coiling action often resolves in an explosive move.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Liquid inks are bound by the rules of fluid dynamics, which means when they fall from a height, they become unstable, folding and coiling in on themselves.

From Science Daily • Oct. 31, 2023

The coiling composition grounded the visual building blocks and movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2023

Behind where they sat, I could see the 20-foot border wall with coiling razor wire on top.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2023

During danger she fanned out her dragon claws and riffled her red sequin scales and unfolded her coiling green stripes.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston