winding meaning and definition

WINDING noun

Definition of winding (noun)

1. the act of winding or twisting
   • "he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind"
   • synonyms: twist, wind

WINDING adjective

Definition of winding (adjective)

1. marked by repeated turns and bends
   • "a tortuous road up the mountain"; "winding roads are full of surprises"; "had to steer the car down a twisty track"
   • synonyms: tortuous, twisting, twisty, voluminous
2. of a path e.g.
   • "meandering streams"; "rambling forest paths"; "the river followed its wandering course"; "a winding country road"
   • synonyms: meandering, rambling, wandering