Winding (Noun)
Meaning
The act of winding or twisting; "he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The delicate mechanism required a gentle winding to function properly.
- She carefully performed the winding of the intricate thread around the spool.
- The old music box required regular winding to maintain its melodic sound.
- The act of winding the rope around the post created a secure knot.
- The precise winding of the springs was crucial for the watch's accurate timekeeping.