Windup — synonyms, definition

1. windup (Adjective)

1 definition

windup (Adjective) — Operated by a mechanism. ex. "windup toys"

2. windup (Noun)

9 synonyms

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2 definitions

windup (Noun) — A concluding action.

windup (Noun) — The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances. ex. "he ignored their wind-ups"

5 types of

conclusion ending harassment molestation termination

7 types

consummation finalisation finalization finish finishing follow-through graduation

3. windup (Verb)

14 synonyms

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4 definitions

windup (Verb) — Finally be or do something. ex. "He winded up marrying his high school sweetheart"

windup (Verb) — (baseball) give a preliminary swing to the arm pitching.

windup (Verb) — Coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem. ex. "wind up your watch"

windup (Verb) — Deliberately provoke by mocking or poking fun, often in an aggressive manner.

7 types of

act bemock fasten mock move swing tighten

10 types

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