The term 'coil about' can be solved by the crossword solutions ENWIND (6 letters) and TWINE (5 letters). Coiling is a process of winding or looping a material around itself, such as rope, yarn, or wire. This process is often used to create a secure hold or to make something more compact. ENWIND is a verb meaning to wind or coil something around itself, while TWINE is a noun referring to a length of something that has been wound or coiled.