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WYND-ing/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/

Winding means twisting and turning: a winding corridor; also, in law, winding-up — closing a company. Straight sits opposite; a maze is still an occupancy question. Mix-up: winding a clock (/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/ same spelling).

Meaning

Twisting and turning; also (noun, law) the process of closing a company (winding-up).

Examples

• “A winding corridor is still a fire-occupancy question.”
• “Twisting is everyday. Circuitous is the formal twin. Winding-up is the company sense. A maze is a layout. A cap is a number. Count the people; then admire the turn.”

Good to know

Twisting (also: winding-up of a company). Formal twin: circuitous. A maze ≠ a waived cap.

Near in meaning

circuitous

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