winding — meaning in English

English meaning

• turn verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
• whorl noun Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.

Senses

winding is used for these senses in English:

• turn A single loop of a coil.
• whorl Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.

turn — full definition

1. verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
2. verb To become or change into something else.
3. noun A person's chance or opportunity in a sequence, such as in a game or rota.
4. noun A change in direction or course.

whorl — full definition

1. noun Each circle, volution or equivalent in a pattern of concentric circles, ovals, arcs, or a spiral.
2. noun A circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
3. noun A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell.
4. noun Any volution, as for example in the human ear or fingerprint.

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