plural of wind-up merchant

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see turn, with, every, wind. / (derogatory) To be inconstant, to go along uncritically or opportunistically with fashionable opinion.

(business) The application of a rigorous testing regime to a new corporate idea, structure or project to see if it is viable and fit for purpose.

(UK, informal, chiefly imperative) Stop talking or arguing; shut up.

(transitive) To set (someone) free, allowing them to go their own way and do what they choose. / (transitive) To badmouth someone or something; to disparage. / To talk to no purpose.

Alternative form of which way the wind is blowing

plural of four winds hat

A hat with four peaked flaps, worn by the Sami.

plural of wind-up radio

A portable radio which can operate where no external power source is available, and is activated by a winding mechanism.