wind tightly

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to wrap or coil something firmly and closely

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  • He wound the bandage tightly around his ankle.
  • She carefully winds the thread tightly onto the spool.
  • The electrician wound the wires tightly to ensure a secure connection.
  • Make sure to wind the rope tightly before storing it to prevent tangles.
  • The machine is designed to wind coils tightly and uniformly.
  • Having wound the spring tightly, the clock began to tick again.
  • Could you please wind the ribbon tightly around the gift box?
  • The tailor winds the measuring tape tightly around the client's waist.
  • To keep the blanket warm, she wound it tightly around herself.
  • We need to wind the string tightly on the kite frame for stability.