Coiled up into a ball In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "coiled up into a ball", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-03-07 05:03

Meaning of Coiled up into a ball (redirected from coil up into (something) )

Coil up into (something) phrasal verb informal

To twist or wrap oneself or something into a certain shape.

When being lost in the forest, I was frightened that I saw a snake coiling itself up into a knot.

The children liked this balloon as it was coiled up into the shape of monkey.

After coming back from work, I saw my cat coiling up into a ball on the rug

Grammar and Usage of Coil up into (something)

Verb Forms

  • coil up into (something)
  • coiled up into
  • coiling up into

The verb "coil" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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