winden — meaning in English

English meaning

• snake noun A long, legless reptile that moves by slithering, some species of which are venomous.
• squirm verb To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.
• twine noun A strong string or cord made from two or more threads twisted together.
• winch noun A mechanical device with a drum and crank (or motor) used to haul or hoist a rope or cable.
• writhe verb To twist the body sharply, especially in pain or extreme discomfort.

Senses

winden is used for these senses in English:

• snake (intransitive) To follow or move in a winding route.
• twine The act of twining or winding round.
• winch To use a winch
• writhe (intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.

snake — full definition

1. noun A long, legless reptile that moves by slithering, some species of which are venomous.
2. noun Informally, a deceitful or untrustworthy person.
3. verb To move or wind in a curving, twisting path.
4. verb To clear a blocked pipe using a long, flexible plumbing tool.

squirm — full definition

1. verb To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.
2. verb To feel or show discomfort, embarrassment, or awkwardness.
3. noun A wriggling, twisting movement.

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