wind off

The phrase "wind off" can refer to the action of unwinding something or the cancellation of an event due to strong winds.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To unwind or uncoil an object that has been wound up.

Example

Please wind off the remaining thread from the spool.

C1Events

(idiomatic)To cancel an event because of strong winds.

Example

The outdoor concert was winded off due to the storm.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wind off":

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