Examples: he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind
Examples: the river winds through the hills the path meanders through the vineyards sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body
Examples: The road winds around the lake the path twisted through the forest
Examples: roll your hair around your finger Twine the thread around the spool She wrapped her arms around the child
Examples: The dog nosed out the drugs
Examples: wind your watch
Examples: hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car
Examples: a tortuous road up the mountain winding roads are full of surprises had to steer the car down a twisty track
Examples: meandering streams rambling forest paths the river followed its wandering course a winding country road
winding (English)├── -ing (English)│ ├── -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))│ │ └── -ing (Old English (ca. 450-1100))│ └── -inge (Middle English (1100-1500))└── wind (English) └── windan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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