noun the act of concluding or finishing something
verb to conclude or finish something
adjective concluding or finishing
In music, a windup can refer to the winding of a music box or a mechanical musical instrument.
In finance, a windup can refer to the process of liquidating a business or investment.
In baseball, a windup refers to the pitcher's movements before throwing the ball.
A windup mechanism is a type of mechanical spring that stores energy when wound up and releases it gradually.
Windup toys are toys powered by a clockwork mechanism that requires winding up.
In informal speech, windup can refer to the conclusion or ending of something.
In writing, 'windup' can refer to the conclusion or final part of a story or article.
Psychologists may use the term 'windup' to describe the process of wrapping up a therapy session or treatment plan.
In baseball, 'windup' refers to the pitcher's preparatory movements before delivering the ball to the batter.
Engineers may use 'windup' to describe the process of storing energy in a mechanical system before releasing it.