The word 'winding' refers to something that is curved, twisted or coiled. Some synonyms for the word include snake-like, coiling, meandering, serpentine, twisted, curving, snaky, coiled, twisted, and sinuous. These synonyms can be used according to the specific context of the sentence. For instance, if we describe a road, we can use meandering, while if we describe a river, we might prefer sinuous or snake-like. Similarly, if we refer to the movement of a snake, we can use the synonyms coiling or twisting. In general, selecting the right synonym can add depth and precision to our language.