| belay |
in nautical terminology, to secure (a rope) by winding around a pin or cleat. [1/6 definitions] |
| 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] |
| 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. |
| newel |
a central supporting post to which the steps of a winding staircase are attached at one end. [1/2 definitions] |
| ramble |
to wander leisurely or aimlessly; follow a winding or irregular course; meander. [1/5 definitions] |
| reel1 |
to capture or recover by winding in with a reel. [1/4 definitions] |
| roller coaster |
an amusement park ride in which a small, gravity-propelled train of open cars rides rapidly up and down a curving, winding, track built on trestles. |
| 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] |
| stem1 |
the projection from the rim of a watch bearing the knob for winding. [1/9 definitions] |
| thread |
to move in a winding course, as a stream. [1/12 definitions] |
| tortuous |
changing direction frequently; twisting, winding, or crooked, as a path. [1/2 definitions] |
| twine |
to follow or take a winding path, as a river. [1/9 definitions] |
| twist |
to combine by winding (two or more threads) together in order to produce a single thread. [1/19 definitions] |
| wind2 |
the act of winding. [1/11 definitions] |
| worm |
to make one's way slowly or by a winding route. [2/11 definitions] |