underwind
underwind · underwinds · underwound · underwinding
To wind something inadequatelyTo wind (tighten a spring of) something inadequately; to wind too loosely.
/ʌndə(ɹ)ˈwaɪnd/
Meaning
1 sensesTo wind (tighten a spring of) something inadequately; to wind too loosely.
Origin
From under- + wind.From under- + wind.
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Forms
underwinds, underwinding, underwound, underwound| Base form | underwind · to underwind |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | underwinds |
| Present participle | underwinding |
| Past simple | underwound |
| Past participle | underwound |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle