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(wind-up)

To wind (rope, string, mainsprings, etc.) completely.

To put (a clock, watch, etc.) in a state of renewed or continued motion by winding the spring or other energy-storage mechanism.

(by extension) To tighten (someone or something) by winding or twisting. +

(by extension) To excite. +

(by extension) To upset; to anger or distress. +

To (roll up) (a car window or well bucket, etc., by cranking). +

(copulative) To end up; to arrive or result. +

To increase (in some aspect). +

To conclude, complete, or finish (something). +

To dissolve (a partnership or corporation) and liquidate its assets.

To play a prank (on); to take the mickey (out of) or mock. +

To make the preparatory movements for a certain kind of pitch.