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winding

/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/ /ˈwɪndɪŋ/

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verb verb

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

Examples :

"The scout was responsible for winding the bugle to signal morning wake-up. "

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

Examples :

"The boxer was winded during round two."

"The boxer was winded during round two."

physiology body sensation action

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

Examples :

"After feeding her baby, Sarah gently wound his back to help him release the air bubbles. "

family body physiology human

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

Examples :

"The captain had to wind the sailboat to catch the favorable wind. "

nautical sailing vehicle ocean direction

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

Examples :

"The farmer was winding the grain to remove the chaff. "

weather nature environment

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To perceive or follow by scent.

Examples :

"The hounds winded the game."

"The hounds winded the game."

sensation animal nature

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

Examples :

"After the long climb uphill, the rider was winding her horse before continuing the trail ride. "

animal physiology

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

Examples :

"The farmer carefully wound the windmill so its blades caught the breeze. "

nautical sailing weather energy

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

Examples :

"to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"

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

Examples :

"Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."

"Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."

time machine energy utility technical

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To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.

Examples :

"The gardener was winding the hose around the metal post to keep it from getting tangled. "

way action nature appearance

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verb

To travel in a way that is not straight.

Examples :

"Vines wind round a pole. The river winds through the plain."

way action direction

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

Examples :

"The teacher wound the lesson plan, adjusting the pace and topics to keep the students engaged. "

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To introduce by insinuation; to insinuate.

Examples :

"The teacher was winding a suggestion about more homework into the conversation, hoping the students would agree. "

communication language

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To cover or surround with something coiled about.

Examples :

"to wind a rope with twine"

"to wind a rope with twine"

way action environment

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

Examples :

"The construction crew is winding the heavy steel beam up to the top of the building. "

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

Examples :

"The tugboat is winding the large cargo ship in the harbor so it can head out to sea. "

nautical sailing

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noun

Something wound around something else.

Examples :

"The winding of yarn around the spool kept the threads organized and untangled. "

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noun

The manner in which something is wound.

Examples :

"The neatness of the yarn's winding directly affected how easily she could knit with it. "

way action process

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noun

One complete turn of something wound.

Examples :

"After many winding, the old clock finally chimed. "

action way part

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noun

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

Examples :

"The winding paths in the park were fun to walk along. "

way geography nature

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noun

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

Examples :

"The transformer's primary winding carries the initial electrical current from the power source. "

technology electronics electric device machine physics part technical

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noun

(bowmaking) Lapping.

Examples :

"The bow maker carefully applied the winding to the base of the arrow. "

technical utensil

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adjective

Twisting, turning or sinuous.

Examples :

"The winding path through the park led to the school. "

nature geography appearance

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adjective

Spiral or helical.

Examples :

"The phone's charging cable had a winding pattern because it was always twisted and coiled. "

appearance nature structure way geography

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

Examples :

"The musician was winding the trumpet, preparing to play the opening fanfare. "

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

Examples :

"The strenuous workout left him winding and gasping for air. "

body physiology sensation action

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

Examples :

"After lunch, the mother gently wound her baby, helping it release the air bubbles in its tummy. "

family body human

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

Examples :

"The sailboat captain skillfully wound the boat to catch the favorable wind. "

nautical sailing vehicle

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

Examples :

"The farmer was winding the grain to remove the chaff. "

weather nature environment

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To perceive or follow by scent.

Examples :

"The dog was winding the scent of the bacon through the kitchen. "

nature animal sensation

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

Examples :

"After a long run, the dog needed to be winding before it could play fetch again. "

animal physiology

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

Examples :

"The farmer spent the morning winding the windmill to catch the breeze and pump water. "

energy machine technical weather agriculture

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verb

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

Examples :

"to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"

action way process

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

Examples :

"Every evening, my grandfather enjoys winding his antique clock. "

time machine energy

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To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.

Examples :

"The path winding through the park was beautiful, twisting and turning around trees and bushes. "

way action nature

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verb

To travel in a way that is not straight.

Examples :

"Vines wind round a pole. The river winds through the plain."

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

Examples :

"The teacher expertly wound the lesson plan, adjusting the pace and difficulty to keep the students engaged. "

government ability

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verb

To introduce by insinuation; to insinuate.

Examples :

"The teacher subtly winding her way into a discussion about homework, hoping to encourage more participation. "

communication language word

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To cover or surround with something coiled about.

Examples :

"The gardener wound the hose around the metal post. "

nature way appearance

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verb

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

Examples :

"The crane operator was winding the heavy steel beam upward. "

action machine utility

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

Examples :

""The tugboat began winding the large cargo ship in the harbor so it could dock facing the correct way." "

nautical sailing

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noun

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

Examples :

"The winding of the sailboat around the buoy took several minutes. "

nautical sailing action