Main Entry: ¹wind·up

Pronunciation: \ˈwīnd-ˌəp\

Function: noun

Date: 1665

1 a : the act of bringing to an end b : a concluding act or part : finish
2 a : a series of regular and distinctive motions (as swinging the arms) made by a pitcher preparatory to releasing a pitch b : an exaggerated backswing (as in tennis)