winding
Definition
- n. the act of winding or twisting
- v. to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
- v. extend in curves and turns
- v. arrange or or coil around
- v. catch the scent of; get wind of
- v. coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem
- v. form into a wreath
- v. raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
- adj. marked by repeated turns and bends
- adj. of a path e.g.
Word forms
- Plural
- windings
Example sentences
n.
The winding of the rope created a strong grip on the heavy box.
a.
They took a winding path through the forest to reach the lake.