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winding

/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
noun
  1. A twisting or curving path or shape.
    • The hikers got lost in the windings of the cave.
    • The river's winding created a beautiful valley.
    • The winding of the old staircase was tricky to navigate.
  2. The act of turning or coiling something, such as a clock spring or a thread.
    • She finished the winding of the yarn into a ball.
    • The winding of the rope around the post kept the boat secure.
    • The winding of the watch takes about thirty seconds.
adjective
  1. Having many twists and turns; not straight.
    • She drew a winding line on the map to show the river's course.
    • The winding road made the drive slow but scenic.
    • We followed a winding path through the woods.
Synonyms
curvingtwisting
Antonyms
straight