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 : finish2 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)