winding

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
/ˈwɪndɪŋ/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something wound around something else.

2 Definition

The manner in which something is wound.

3 Definition

One complete turn of something wound.

4 Definition

(especially in the plural) Curving or bending movement, twists and turns.

5 Definition

A length of wire wound around the core of an electrical transformer.

6 Definition

(bowmaking) Lapping.

7 Definition

The act or process of winding (turning a boat etc. around).

Verb
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.

2 Definition

To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc.

Example Sentences
  • The boxer was winded during round two.
3 Definition

To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.

4 Definition

To turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side.

5 Definition

To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.

6 Definition

To perceive or follow by scent.

Example Sentences
  • The hounds winded the game.
7 Definition

To rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe.

8 Definition

To turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind.

9 Definition

To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.

Example Sentences
  • to wind thread on a spool or into a ball
10 Definition

To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.

Example Sentences
  • Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock.
11 Definition

To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.

12 Definition

To travel in a way that is not straight.

Example Sentences
  • Vines wind round a pole.  The river winds through the plain.
13 Definition

To have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern.

14 Definition

To introduce by insinuation; to insinuate.

15 Definition

To cover or surround with something coiled about.

Example Sentences
  • to wind a rope with twine
16 Definition

To cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch.

17 Definition

To turn (a ship) around, end for end.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Twisting, turning or sinuous.

2 Definition

Spiral or helical.