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winding Synonyms

Another word for winding

Choosing another word for winding depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Following a twisting, curving, or spiral course.

Usage Example

"We drove slowly along the narrow, twisting road up the mountain."

Strongest
twisting
curving
meandering
Strong
serpentine
sinuous
tortuous
curvy
snaking
circuitous
zig-zag

• noun (Context 2)

A twisting movement, course, or curve.

Usage Example

"The hikers followed the gentle windings of the river through the valley."

Strongest
bend
curve
Strong
turn
twist
meander
loop

• noun (Context 3)

A single turn or complete coil of insulated wire wrapped around a core in an electric motor, generator, or transformer.

Usage Example

"The technician discovered a short circuit in the primary copper coil of the transformer."

Strong
coil
turn
wrap

Opposites of winding

The opposite of winding shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

straight
direct
undeviating
unswerving
See all opposites of winding

• Nearby Words

windflower
windhoek
windiness
winding
windingly
windless
windlessly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Winding. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/winding
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