English Explanatory Dictionary

underwind

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To wind (tighten a spring of) something inadequately; to wind too loosely.

Pronunciation

/ʌndə(ɹ)ˈwaɪnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-underwind.wav

Word forms

underwind underwinds underwinding underwound

Etymology

From under- + wind.

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