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Definition of windup

windup

/ˈwaɪnd.ʌp/
(UK: wind-up)
wind · up
Plural:windups
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windup Lexical Profile

windup Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

In baseball, the preparatory movement of a pitcher's arm and body before throwing the ball toward the batter.

Example

"The pitcher's smooth windup made it difficult for batters to anticipate the speed of the ball."

2

The concluding part, settlement, or final stage of an activity, speech, or business enterprise.

Example

"During the windup of the conference, the organizers thanked all the keynote speakers."

3

British An act of teasing, tricking, or provoking someone purely for amusement; a practical joke or hoax.

Example

"He quickly realized that the alarming text message from his coworker was just a windup."

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• adjective

1

Operated by a spring mechanism that is tightened by turning a key, knob, or crank.

Example

"The collector displayed a vintage windup toy train on the top shelf."

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• Nearby Words

windsurfer
windsurfing
windswept
windup
windward
windy
wine

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Windup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/windup
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