1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wind.

2. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wind.

3. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wind.

4. (n.) A call by the boatswain's whistle.

5. (a.) Twisting from a direct line or an even surface; circuitous.

6. (n.) A turn or turning; a bend; a curve; flexure; meander; as, the windings of a road or stream.

7. (n.) A line- or ribbon-shaped material (as wire, string, or bandaging) wound around an object; as, the windings (conducting wires) wound around the armature of an electric motor or generator.

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