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Meaning of winding
The primary meaning of the word "winding" refers to a twisting or turning course or shape.
Etymology of winding
The word "winding" originates from the Old English and Germanic words "windan" meaning "to twist" or "to turn"
Historically, the term has been used to describe twisting or turning shapes, courses, or movements since the 14th century
Synonyms
twisting
turning
curved
bending
meandering
sinuous
serpentine
circular
spiral
helical
coiled
convoluted
tortuous
zigzag
irregular
uneven
crooked
curved
angular
circuitous
indirect
oblique
erratic
wavering
vacillating
deviating
straying
diverging
veering
swerving
curving
looping
arcing
bowing.
Definitions
- Extending or moving in a twisting or turning course
- Having many turns or bends, especially in a road or path
- Gradually increasing or decreasing in a particular way, especially in a musical or literary composition
Usage Examples
- The winding road through the mountains was scenic but treacherous
- The composer used a winding melody to create a sense of tension
- The hiking trail took a winding path through the forest, leading to a hidden waterfall
Antonyms
straight
direct
linear
flat
level
even
uniform
regular
steady
stable
constant
consistent
straightforward
uncurved
unbent
uncoiled
straightened
aligned
symmetrical
balanced
orderly
methodical
systematic
logical
rational.