Definition of winding

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Winding (a.) Twisting from a direct line or an even surface; circuitous.

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Winding :: Winding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Win.
Convolution :: Convolution (n.) The act of rolling anything upon itself, or one thing upon another; a winding motion..
Vine :: Vine (n.) Hence, a climbing or trailing plant; the long, slender stem of any plant that trails on the ground, or climbs by winding round a fixed object, or by seizing anything with its tendrils, or claspers; a creeper; as, the hop vine; the bean vine; the vines of melons, squashes, pumpkins, and other cucurbitaceous plants..
Fake :: Fake (v. t.) To coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form,, to prevent twisting when running out..
Winder :: Winder (n.) An apparatus used for winding silk, cotton, etc., on spools, bobbins, reels, or the like..
Swift :: Swift (n.) A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, etc.; -- used chiefly in the plural..
Circumflexion :: Circumflexion (n.) A winding about; a turning; a circuity; a fold.
Heck :: Heck (n.) A bend or winding of a stream.
Receiver :: Receiver (n.) A person appointed, ordinarily by a court, to receive, and hold in trust, money or other property which is the subject of litigation, pending the suit; a person appointed to take charge of the estate and effects of a corporation, and to do other acts necessary to winding up its affairs, in certain cases..
Turn :: Turn (n.) One of the successive portions of a course, or of a series of occurrences, reckoning from change to change; hence, a winding; a bend; a meander..
Spiral :: Spiral (a.) Winding or circling round a center or pole and gradually receding from it; as, the spiral curve of a watch spring..
Liquidator :: Liquidator (n.) An officer appointed to conduct the winding up of a company, to bring and defend actions and suits in its name, and to do all necessary acts on behalf of the company..
Sinuous :: Sinuous (a.) Bending in and out; of a serpentine or undulating form; winding; crooked.
Bine :: Bine (n.) The winding or twining stem of a hop vine or other climbing plant.
Devious :: Devious (a.) Out of a straight line; winding; varying from directness; as, a devious path or way..
Winding :: Winding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Win.
Insinuate :: Insinuate (v. t.) To introduce gently or slowly, as by a winding or narrow passage, or a gentle, persistent movement..
Meandry :: Meandry (a.) Winding; flexuous.
Meandrian :: Meandrian (a.) Winding; having many turns.
Insinuation :: Insinuation (n.) The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in..
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