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.