adj
winding
WIHN-dihng
adj
1
Curving and twisting repeatedly, rather than running straight.
"A winding path led up through the woods to the summit."
"The river takes a long, winding route to the sea."
noun
1
A coil of wire wrapped around a core, as in a motor or transformer.
"A short in the motor's winding caused it to overheat."
How to Use Winding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCurvy and twisty (for roads, rivers, staircases), or a coil of wire in electrical equipment.
Common pairings
a winding road
winding staircase
motor winding
Word Forms
more winding comparative, more winding comparative, windings plural, windings plural, Windings plural, most winding superlative, most winding superlative
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A _____ path led up through the woods to the summit.