The act of winding something into loops or spiral rings.
From 'coil' (from Old French 'coille') + '-ing' (present participle suffix). The '-ing' form creates both a verb form and a gerund noun.
Snakes coil for defense and warmth—the tighter the coil, the faster they can strike. Coiling is pure animal geometry, optimizing force, safety, and body heat in one elegant shape.
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