windup Synonyms
Another word for windup
• noun (Context 1)
In baseball, the preparatory movement of a pitcher's arm and body before throwing the ball toward the batter.
"The pitcher's smooth delivery made it difficult for batters to anticipate the speed of the ball."
• adjective (Context 2)
Operated by a spring mechanism that is tightened by turning a key, knob, or crank.
"The collector displayed a vintage clockwork toy train on the top shelf."
• noun (Context 3)
The concluding part, settlement, or final stage of an activity, speech, or business enterprise.
"During the conclusion of the conference, the organizers thanked all the keynote speakers."
• noun (Context 4)
An act of teasing, tricking, or provoking someone purely for amusement; a practical joke or hoax.
"He quickly realized that the alarming text message from his coworker was just a prank."
Opposites of windup
The opposite of windup shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: