verbπShareTo blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound."The scout was responsible for winding the bugle to signal morning wake-up. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc."The boxer was winded during round two.""The boxer was winded during round two."physiologybodysensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed."After feeding her baby, Sarah gently wound his back to help him release the air bubbles. "familybodyphysiologyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side."The captain had to wind the sailboat to catch the favorable wind. "nauticalsailingvehicleoceandirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate."The farmer was winding the grain to remove the chaff. "weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perceive or follow by scent."The hounds winded the game.""The hounds winded the game."sensationanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe."After the long climb uphill, the rider was winding her horse before continuing the trail ride. "animalphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind."The farmer carefully wound the windmill so its blades caught the breeze. "nauticalsailingweatherenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something."to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock."Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock.""Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."timemachineenergyutilitytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo entwist; to enfold; to encircle."The gardener was winding the hose around the metal post to keep it from getting tangled. "wayactionnatureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo travel in a way that is not straight."Vines wind round a pole.β The river winds through the plain."wayactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern."The teacher wound the lesson plan, adjusting the pace and topics to keep the students engaged. "governmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo introduce by insinuation; to insinuate."The teacher was winding a suggestion about more homework into the conversation, hoping the students would agree. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover or surround with something coiled about."to wind a rope with twine""to wind a rope with twine"wayactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch."The construction crew is winding the heavy steel beam up to the top of the building. "actionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn (a ship) around, end for end."The tugboat is winding the large cargo ship in the harbor so it can head out to sea. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething wound around something else."The winding of yarn around the spool kept the threads organized and untangled. "waystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe manner in which something is wound."The neatness of the yarn's winding directly affected how easily she could knit with it. "wayactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne complete turn of something wound."After many winding, the old clock finally chimed. "actionwaypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(especially in the plural) Curving or bending movement, twists and turns."The winding paths in the park were fun to walk along. "waygeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA length of wire wound around the core of an electrical transformer."The transformer's primary winding carries the initial electrical current from the power source. "technologyelectronicselectricdevicemachinephysicsparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(bowmaking) Lapping."The bow maker carefully applied the winding to the base of the arrow. "technicalutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTwisting, turning or sinuous."The winding path through the park led to the school. "naturegeographyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSpiral or helical."The phone's charging cable had a winding pattern because it was always twisted and coiled. "appearancenaturestructurewaygeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound."The musician was winding the trumpet, preparing to play the opening fanfare. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc."The strenuous workout left him winding and gasping for air. "bodyphysiologysensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed."After lunch, the mother gently wound her baby, helping it release the air bubbles in its tummy. "familybodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side."The sailboat captain skillfully wound the boat to catch the favorable wind. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate."The farmer was winding the grain to remove the chaff. "weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo perceive or follow by scent."The dog was winding the scent of the bacon through the kitchen. "natureanimalsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe."After a long run, the dog needed to be winding before it could play fetch again. "animalphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind."The farmer spent the morning winding the windmill to catch the breeze and pump water. "energymachinetechnicalweatheragricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something."to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"actionwayprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock."Every evening, my grandfather enjoys winding his antique clock. "timemachineenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo entwist; to enfold; to encircle."The path winding through the park was beautiful, twisting and turning around trees and bushes. "wayactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo travel in a way that is not straight."Vines wind round a pole.β The river winds through the plain."waydirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern."The teacher expertly wound the lesson plan, adjusting the pace and difficulty to keep the students engaged. "governmentabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo introduce by insinuation; to insinuate."The teacher subtly winding her way into a discussion about homework, hoping to encourage more participation. "communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo cover or surround with something coiled about."The gardener wound the hose around the metal post. "naturewayappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch."The crane operator was winding the heavy steel beam upward. "actionmachineutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareTo turn (a ship) around, end for end.""The tugboat began winding the large cargo ship in the harbor so it could dock facing the correct way." "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or process of winding (turning a boat etc. around)."The winding of the sailboat around the buoy took several minutes. "nauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading