coiled

Adjective

 * 1) In the form of coils; having coils.
 * 2) Prepared and poised to act, like a snake that has coiled its lower body so it can strike.
 * 1) Prepared and poised to act, like a snake that has coiled its lower body so it can strike.

Translations

 * Latin: tortilis
 * Maori: koromeke, kōmekemeke
 * Old Norse: hringleginn
 * Welsh: torchog