DictionarywindWrapping or coiling
verb

wind

To turn or twist along a curved course.

The road winds through the hills toward a small village.

Etymology

The Old English verb already means twisting or turning. The modern course sense follows that curved rather than straight movement.

More examples

  • Wind the loose cord around the handle.
  • She wound the thread onto a spool.
  • The trail winds between the trees.

Forms

wind · winds · wound · winding

winder noun — A device for winding thread or wire.

Similar words

coil
Emphasizes forming a series of loops or rings.
twist
Emphasizes turning something around itself, rather than following a course.
snake
Describes following a course with repeated side-to-side bends.