Definition
- (verb) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
- (verb) To cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc. “The boxer was winded during round two.”
- (verb) To cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed.
- (verb) To turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side.
- (verb) To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.
- (verb) To perceive or follow by scent. “The hounds winded the game.”
- (verb) To rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe.
- (verb) To turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind.
- (verb) To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something. “to wind thread on a spool or into a ball”
- (verb) To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock. “Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock.”
- (verb) To entwist; to enfold; to encircle.
- (verb) To travel in a way that is not straight. “Vines wind round a pole. The river winds through the plain.”
Word stats
- Winding contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Winding mean?
To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
How many letters are in Winding?
Winding has 7 letters.
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