To wind or twist (something flexible, such as rope, wire, thread, or film) into a spiral or looped form around itself or an object.
To gather or store material by winding it into a compact circular or helical shape.
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Of an animal: to curl the body tightly, often into a spiral, typically as a resting, defensive, or preparatory posture for striking.
To assume a tense, crouched, or coiled posture in readiness to act or attack.
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Of elongated structures (such as plant tendrils, polymer chains, or filaments): to form a spiral or helical shape as a result of growth, entanglement, or physical forces.