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Definition wind in American English

wind verb

verb
/waɪnd/
1

to wrap or twist something around itself or around something else

Example

The yarn was tightly wound into a small ball.

Example

I put on my coat and wound a scarf around my neck.

Synonyms and related words
wind twist tangle
2

to follow a course or path that curves or twists a lot

Example

The road winds gradually upward toward the ski lodge.

Example

The path wound along the riverside.

Example

The bus wound its way up the mountain.

Example

We wound through the narrow streets of the village.

Synonyms and related words
spin revolve whirl
3

to roll the window of a vehicle up or down

Synonyms and related words
back door bay window casement
4

if you wind or wind up a watch or a clock, you make it operate by turning a part of it around and around

Example

I forgot to wind my watch. What time is it?

Synonyms and related words
clock in clock off go back
Definition wind in American English

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