simple past tense and past participle of wind up

(derogatory, dated) A word that negates or removes the meaning of the word it qualifies. / (derogatory) A word used to hedge a statement, for example to make it vague, equivocal, or misleading.

To use weasel words.

(uncountable, idiomatic, management) Personnel no longer contributing to an organization. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dead, wood.

plural of swear word

plural of wood sorrel

(euphemistic) The word motherfucker, regarded as a vulgar or taboo word.

(video games) An area in a video game from which most or all of the game's levels are accessed. / (science fiction) A planet which serves as a hub.

plural of wood grouse

plural of giant wood rail