Definition of windup
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: the act of bringing to an end
b
: a concluding act or part : finish
2a
: a series of regular and distinctive motions (such as swinging the arms) made by a pitcher preparatory to releasing a pitch
b
: an exaggerated backswing (as in tennis)
windup
adjectiveDefinition of windup (Entry 2 of 3)
: operated by a spring mechanism wound by hand
wind up
verb
wound up also winded up; winding up; winds up
Definition of wind up (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to bring to a conclusion : end
2a
: to put in order for the purpose of bringing to an end
winds up the meeting
b
British
: to effectuate the winding up of
1a
: to come to a conclusion
b
: to arrive in a place, situation, or condition at the end or as a result of a course of action
wound up as millionaires
2
: to make a pitching windup
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The first known use of windup was in 1583
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