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winding

 

[ ˈwaɪndɪŋ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

road

A series of curves or bends in a road, river, path, or other route.

Synonyms

curving, turning, twisting

Examples of usage

  • The winding road through the mountains offers spectacular views.
  • Be careful driving on the winding roads in the countryside.
Context #2 | Adjective

path

Having a twisting or spiral course.

Synonyms

curving, spiraling, twisting

Examples of usage

  • The winding path led us through the dense forest.
  • She followed the winding river through the valley.

Translations

Translations of the word "winding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enrolamento

🇮🇳 घुमावदार

🇩🇪 Windung

🇮🇩 berliku

🇺🇦 звивистий

🇵🇱 wijący się

🇯🇵 曲がりくねった (magarikunetta)

🇫🇷 enroulement

🇪🇸 enrollamiento

🇹🇷 dolambaçlı

🇰🇷 굽이진 (gubijin)

🇸🇦 التفاف

🇨🇿 vinutí

🇸🇰 vinutie

🇨🇳 缠绕 (chánrào)

🇸🇮 navijanje

🇮🇸 vindur

🇰🇿 оралу

🇬🇪 ხვეული

🇦🇿 dolama

🇲🇽 enrollamiento

Word origin

The word 'winding' originated from the Old English word 'windan', which means 'to twist or turn'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe a series of curves or bends. The term is commonly used in the context of roads, rivers, paths, and other routes to indicate a twisting or curving course.

See also: unwind, unwinding, upwind, wind, windbag, windbreaker, windcheater, windfall, windingly, windings, window, windpipe, windproof, windward, windy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,528 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.