Winding is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for WINDING in dictionary:

VERB:
• cause (someone) to have difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach
• make (a baby) bring up wind after feeding by patting its back
• detect the presence of (a person or animal) by scent
• sound (a bugle or call) by blowing
• move in or take a twisting or spiral course
• pass (something) round a thing or person so as to encircle or enfold
• repeatedly twist or coil (a length of something) round itself or a core
• be twisted or coiled
• wrap or surround (a core) with a coiled length of something
• make (a clock or other device, typically one operated by clockwork) operate by turning a key or handle
• turn (a key or handle) repeatedly round and round
• cause (an audio or video tape or a film) to move back or forwards to a desired point
• hoist or draw (something) with a windlass, winch, or similar device.
NOUN:
• the act of winding
• the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
• used with reference to an impending situation
• the rush of air caused by a fast-moving body.
• a scent carried by the wind, indicating the presence or proximity of an animal or person.
• breath as needed in physical exertion, speech, etc., or the power of breathing without difficulty in such situations
• air swallowed while eating or gas generated in the stomach and intestines by digestion.
• empty, pompous, or boastful talk; meaningless rhetoric.
• wind instruments, or specifically woodwind instruments, forming a band or a section of an orchestra
• a twist or turn in a course.
• a single turn made when winding.
• A call by the boatswain\'s whistle.
• A turn or turning; a bend; a curve; flexure; meander; as, the windings of a road or stream.
• A line- or ribbon-shaped material (as wire, string, or bandaging) wound around an object; as, the windings (conducting wires) wound around the armature of an electric motor or generator.
• the act of winding or twisting
ADJECTIVE:
• changing direction, sinuous
• Twisting from a direct line or an even surface; circuitous.
• marked by repeated turns and bends
• of a path e.g.
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• to pass around an object or fixed center
• material wound about an object

Words related to WINDING

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Words that contain WINDING

windings13 enwinding14 inwinding14 rewinding14 unwinding14 upwinding16 windingly17 outwinding15 rewindings15 unwindings15 backwinding24 overwinding19 interwinding17

How to use WINDING in a sentence

• The winding paths of the garden were lined with flowering shrubs, and the sea sparkled in the distance.
• She could see the road winding like a ribbon round the hill, with a medley of bright colors continually moving over it.
• The ascent, by a steep and winding path, occupied an hour.
• One thing occurred to her, as they ran along the winding passages, up and down, and up again, to the new hall in the far-off L.
• Thus, dear sister, I have given you a brief account of the solemn but peaceful winding up of what has been to me a sharp and long trial, and I know to yourself and family also.
• In the winding roads of the park we learned to turn corners on two wheels and rest the other pair for the reverse curve.
• Our travellers breathed again, and prepared to enjoy once more the wonderful vistas that were unfolded at every turn of the winding way.
• The path, winding up hill, led them to a sylvan-looking lodge, where, instead of a bell, hung a hunting-horn.
• These dim vaults, These winding aisles, of human pomp or pride Report not.
• Turning a corner of the dark winding path, he came suddenly upon a lady seated on a bench, so close to the narrow path that he almost touched her in passing.
• They were soon in the country, and Edith, leading, swung from the road to a bridle trail that followed the winding of the river.
• Isabel still sunk on her knees watched the bandage winding in and out round his wrist, and between his thumb and forefinger.
• It was a very winding course which took him to the eaves of the building some distance off.
• Winding along what rivers, by what intersecting canals had they floated here? In no way does one conceive.
• They travel very slowly, and when at home live somewhat on the order of prairie dogs, that is, in underground dwellings with numerous winding passages and tunnels.
• All through the meadow you can see, if you look sharply, shallow winding paths among the grasses, and these paths are worn by the running to and fro of the Meadow Mice.
• From the middle upwards the wicked one is of human form, and the rest of him like unto a serpent, his legs transformed into tails winding around a tree.
• They approached a low ridge and worked up a winding cattle trail.
• They rode in coats of scarlet, in the crisp, clear morning, to the winding of horns and the baying of hounds, to the thud-thud of hoofs, and the crackle of underbrush.
• Content yourself with winding it up very, exactly, but do not touch the hands.
• Driving through this hamlet, we took our way along the winding bank of a torrent called the Drance, the direction, at first, being south.
• The rain was falling in torrents, and the carriage was dragging slowly through the mud up the long winding ascent.
• The ford was dry sand, and the stream a winding lane of shingle.
• Right at the outset we struck a long, steep, winding, rocky road.
• But by hauling myself up, and crawling here, and winding under bridges of rock there, and holding to the brush, at last, panting and spent, I reached the top.
• They faced a wide plain skirted on the right by a long, winding strip of bright green willows which marked the course of the stream.
• This tip spring in its normal position rests against another spring as shown, which latter spring forms one terminal of the drop winding.
• He caught her in his arms, winding them tightly around her.
• The crowd, weary of winding round the galleries, became distracted, and pushed and shoved without ever finding its way out.

Similar words containing WIND without suffix ing

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