Definition wind in British English

wind verb

verb

/waɪnd/

to wrap or twist something around itself or around something else

Example

Example

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

Synonyms and related words

wind twist tangle

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Example

Example

Example

We wound through the narrow streets of the village.

Example

The bus wound its way up the mountain.

Synonyms and related words

spin revolve whirl

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to make the window of a vehicle move up or down

Example

He stopped next to her and wound down his window.

Synonyms and related words

back door bay window bow window

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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

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Words related to wind:

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