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wind up

DEFINITIONS OF: wind up

1

v coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem

Synonyms:
wind
Type of:
fasten, tighten
make tight or tighter

v stimulate sexually

Synonyms:
arouse, excite, sex, turn on
Types:
tempt
try to seduce
Type of:
excite, shake, shake up, stimulate, stir
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

v give a preliminary swing to the arm pitching

Type of:
swing
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

v finally be or do something

“he wound up being unemployed and living at home again”
Synonyms:
end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up
Type of:
act, move
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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