"Windup" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To wind something up means to prepare or organize it so that it can start working or operating. For example, winding up a clock means to turn the handle to prepare it for ticking, or winding up a machine means to prepare it for action.
It can also mean to become or make someone or something be more tense, anxious, or excited, often in a rather insulting or annoying way. For example, "His excuses for being late started to wind me up."
Additionally, in sports, a windup is a type of pitch in baseball where the pitcher winds up and releases the ball towards the batter.
Windstorms are strong, violent winds that can cause damage and disruption. They can be associated with thunderstorms, hurricanes, typhoons, or other types of severe weather conditions. Windstorms can be caused by various factors, including low-pressure systems, fronts, and high winds. They can result in power outages, damage to buildings and infrastructure, and disruption to transportation and daily life.<br><br>Examples of windstorms include:<br><br> Hurricanes and typhoons, which are tropical cyclones that form over warm ocean waters and can bring strong winds and heavy rainfall.<br> Tornadoes, which are rotating columns of air that can cause significant damage and loss of life.<br> derechos, which are long-lived, straight-line windstorms that can cause significant damage and disruption.<br> Blizzard, which is a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.<br><br>Windstorms can be classified by their intensity, with categories ranging from tropical storms to category 5 superstorms. The impact of windstorms can be significant, and it's essential to take precautions and follow safety guidelines during such events.
A sport in which a board, typically with a sail, is ridden across the surface of the water, harnessed to the wind for speed and direction. It is a form of board sailing that is similar to sailing, but uses the wind blowing over the board to propel it forward.