Synonyms: twist, wind, winding
Definition: the act of winding or twisting
Usage: he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind
Similar words: rotary motion, rotation
Definition: the act of rotating as if on an axis
Usage: the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music
Synonyms: rambling, meandering, wandering, winding
Definition: of a path e.g.
Usage: meandering streams; rambling forest paths; the river followed its wandering course; a winding country road
Similar words: indirect
Definition: not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
Usage: sometimes taking an indirect path saves time; you must take an indirect course in sailing
Synonyms: winding, voluminous, twisting, twisty, tortuous
Definition: marked by repeated turns and bends
Usage: a tortuous road up the mountain; winding roads are full of surprises; had to steer the car down a twisty track
Similar words: crooked
Definition: having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
Usage: crooked country roads; crooked teeth