Muscles tense, coiled like a spring.
Meaning: This sentence describes the cat's tense and coiled muscles, which are prepared to unleash power and speed.
Choice of Words: Muscles refer to the tissues in the cat's body that allow it to move. Tense means the muscles are contracted and ready for action. Coiled like a spring is a simile comparing the cat's muscles to a coiled spring, suggesting they are tightly wound and ready to release energy.
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