| belay |
in nautical terminology, to secure (a rope) by winding around a pin or cleat. [1/6 definitions] |
| boa constrictor |
a large snake that lives in the tropical areas of Central and South America. Boa constrictors are pale brown with darker marks and are not poisonous. They kill their prey by winding around it and squeezing it until it cannot breathe. |
| capstan |
a vertical drum or post on a ship, rotated to hoist weights, such as an anchor, by winding in rope or cable. [1/2 definitions] |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| coil1 |
to move in or trace a spiral or winding path. [1/8 definitions] |
| constrictor |
a snake that kills its prey by winding around it and squeezing it until it can not breathe. Pythons, boa constrictors, and anacondas are constrictors. |
| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. [1/2 definitions] |
| gyrus |
a winding and twisted ridge, esp. on the surface of the brain. |
| magnetic amplifier |
a tubeless amplifier that employs two sets of windings, a primary set into which input feeds and a secondary set through which flows an alternating current, whose variations are modified by those in the primary winding. |
| music box |
a box containing a mechanical device that plays music. The music plays by winding a knob, lifting the lid of the box, or some other action. |
| newel |
a central supporting post to which the steps of a winding staircase are attached at one end. [1/2 definitions] |
| python |
a snake that is not poisonous and lives in Africa, Asia, and Australia. Pythons kill by winding around their prey and squeezing it until it can not breathe. |
| ramble |
to wander leisurely or aimlessly; follow a winding or irregular course; meander. [1/5 definitions] |
| reel1 |
to catch or get back by winding with a reel (often followed by "in"). [1/4 definitions] |
| roll |
a solid tube made by winding material around itself many times. [1/3 definitions] |
| roller coaster |
an amusement park ride in which a train of open cars rides up and down a winding track. |
| shroud |
a wrap for a corpse; winding sheet. [1/6 definitions] |
| sinuate |
bending or winding in and out; sinuous. [1/3 definitions] |
| sinuous |
with many curves or turns; winding. [1/3 definitions] |
| spiral |
winding; coiling. [1/6 definitions] |
| stem1 |
the projection from the rim of a watch bearing the knob for winding. [1/9 definitions] |