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Meaning
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to coil or whirl
To wind something into a series of loops or to move in a spiraling or circular pattern through the air.
vi Con rắn cuộn mình tròn lại dưới gốc cây.
en The snake coiled itself under the tree.
to bulge
To swell or protrude outwards from a flat surface, often due to pressure or being filled with something inside.
vi Những bắp thịt của anh ấy cuộn lên khi nâng vật nặng.
en His muscles bulged when lifting heavy objects.
bale or roll
An object that has been wound into a cylindrical shape, such as paper, cloth, or wire, for easier storage.
vi Cô ấy mua một cuộn giấy để vẽ tranh.
en She bought a roll of paper to draw pictures.