enwound

en·wind

[en-wahynd]
verb (used with object), en·wound, en·wind·ing.
to wind or coil about; encircle.
Also, inwind.


Origin:
1590–1600; en-1 + wind2

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enwind (ɪnˈwaɪnd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -winds, -winding, -wound
(tr) to wind or coil around; encircle

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