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1winding
noun wind·ing \ˈwīn-diŋ\
Definition of WINDING
1
: material (as wire) wound or coiled about an object (as an armature); also : a single turn of the wound material
2
a : the act of one that winds b : the manner of winding something
3
: a curved or sinuous course, line, or progress
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First Known Use of WINDING
before 12th century
2winding
adjective
Definition of WINDING
: marked by winding: as a : having a curved or spiral course or form <a winding stairway> b : having a course that winds <a winding road>
First Known Use of WINDING
1530
WINDING Defined for Kids
winding
adjective wind·ing \ˈwīn-diŋ\
Definition of WINDING for Kids
1
: having a course made up of a series of twists and turns <a winding path>
2
: having a curved or spiral form <a winding staircase>
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