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winding

/ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
wind · ing ˈwaɪnd · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. having a twisting or spiral course
中文释义
蜿蜒的
Significado en Español
sinuoso
한국어 뜻
구불구불한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quanh co
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Example Sentence

The winding road led up the mountain.

这条蜿蜒的道路通向山上。

Synonyms
twisting curving meandering
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “winding”:

  1. A straight
  2. B direct
  3. C level
  4. D curving
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D — curving. “winding” means adj. having a twisting or spiral course

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The narrow, ______ road curved back and forth all the way up the steep hill.

  1. A straight
  2. B direct
  3. C level
  4. D winding
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D — winding. “winding” means adj. having a twisting or spiral course

Common questions about “winding”

What does “winding” mean?

winding — adj. having a twisting or spiral course. In Chinese: 蜿蜒的.

How do you pronounce “winding”?

winding is pronounced /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: wind · ing.

How do you use “winding” in a sentence?

The winding road led up the mountain. (这条蜿蜒的道路通向山上。)

What are synonyms for “winding”?

twisting, curving, meandering — all close in meaning to winding (adj. having a twisting or spiral course).

Is “winding” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. winding appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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