winding winding

noun

the act of winding or twisting  ( twist, wind, winding )
the act of winding or twisting
 he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind
he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind

adj

() of a path e.g.  ( rambling, winding, meandering, wandering )
of a path e.g.
 meandering streams
meandering streams
 rambling forest paths
rambling forest paths
 the river followed its wandering course
the river followed its wandering course
 a winding country road
a winding country road

() marked by repeated turns and bends  ( tortuous, twisting, twisty, voluminous, winding )
marked by repeated turns and bends
 a tortuous road up the mountain
a tortuous road up the mountain
 winding roads are full of surprises
winding roads are full of surprises
 had to steer the car down a twisty track
had to steer the car down a twisty track