enwound

/ɛnˈwaʊnd/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘enwind’, meaning to twist or turn something into a spiral shape

“The snake enwound the tree trunk in a menacing coil.”

2. noun

a spiral or twisted shape, especially a coil or turn

“The enwound branches of the vine supported the weight of the fruit.”

Synonyms

  • coiled
  • twisted

Antonyms

  • straightened
  • unwound