winding

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of winding up a clock or other device by turning a knob.

  - "I need to wind my clock every week."
  - "Can you help me wind the clock before we leave?"

• Noun

  A series of turns or bends, especially in a road or river.

  - "The hiking trail follows a winding path through the forest."
  - "The river makes a winding turn before emptying into the lake."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈwɪndɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with winding
finding , binding , grinding , minding

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Homophones

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1. winding (English) : The act of winding up a clock or other device.
   

2. winding (English) : A series of turns or bends.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of winding that leads to same result
winding , windings , wind , winded , winds , wound , winding-sheet , winding-sheets , winding-up , winding-ups , field winding , field windings , self-winding , stem-winding

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Forms

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wound, winding's, more winding, most winding

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Etymology

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Old English 'windan' - to turn, twist.

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Trivia

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1. The world's longest winding road is the Hana Highway in Maui, Hawaii, which has 620 curves in just 52 miles.

2. The term 'winding' is also used in the field of physics to describe the way electrons move in a material.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clockwork: A system that operates in a regular and systematic way, like a clock, with each part depending on the others.

2. Winding road: A road with many turns and bends, often used in descriptions of scenic drives or hikes.

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Culture

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Winding has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the twists and turns of life, fate, and destiny. In music, winding chords are used to create tension and release.

How to Memorize "winding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine turning the knob of a clock to wind it.
   - Visualize a road with many turns and bends.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'winding' with the act of turning or twisting.
   - Link the word to the image of a clock or a winding road.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Winding clocks, winding roads' to remember the meanings of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a clock being wound while driving on a winding road.

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