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Definition of Coiling
1. Adjective. In the shape of a coil.
Similar to: Coiled
Derivative terms: Helix, Volute, Volute
Definition of Coiling
1. Verb. (present participle of coil) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Coiling
1. coil [v] - See also: coil
Lexicographical Neighbors of Coiling
Literary usage of Coiling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Enquiry Into Plants and Minor Works on Odours and Weather Signs by Theophrastus (1916)
"Of knots and ' coiling ' in timber. The strongest wood is that which is without
... 6 ' coiling ' of the wood is also due to winter or ill nourishment. ..."
2. Basketry of the Papago and Pima by Mary Lois Kissell (1916)
"The presence throughout the entire area of the three technics: wrapped weaving,
foundation coiling, and lace coiling, owing to the general distribution of ..."
3. A Text-book of Obstetrics: Including the Pathology and Therapeutics of the by Franz Winckel (1890)
"These figures refer merely to coiling around the neck ; but there is no doubt
... According to Weidemann, coiling around the neck was found 3230 times in ..."
4. The Bookman (1900)
"Nought beyond these coiling clouds that melt like fume of shrines that steam
Breaks or stays the strength of waters till they pass our bounds of dream. ..."
5. Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics by The American College of Surgeons, Franklin H. Martin Memorial Foundation (1922)
"There are several factors which have been attributed to the etiology of coiling
of the cord. A better understanding of the physiology of pregnancy and labor ..."
6. A Practical and Elementary Abridgment of the Cases Argued and Determined in by Charles Petersdorff, Elisha Hammond (1831)
"... to had taken place, he broke up her coiling and end hows with crow-bars, in
con-"5 de*treo sequence of which the ship was much injured and weakened. ..."
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