to wind one's way

[Bushwhacker]

Given this sentence:

He wound his way more quickly now back down the stairs and moved close to the kitchen.

What is the meaning of wound his way?

I must say that the character is afraid of being catch; he's at a house he's slid in secretly. Wouldn't it be possible he is making furtive movements, zigzagging not to be seen?

Thank You

 

[Barb_D]

It means he did not take a direct route.

 

[susiedqq]

I've never heard of someone winding their way forward.

It seems to be a method of going backwards in a more efficient way.

 

[susiedqq]

Never mind; now I am reminded of "A Long and Winding Road" by the Beatles. :lol::lol:

 

[bhaisahab]

Given this sentence:

He wound his way more quickly now back down the stairs and moved close to the kitchen.

What is the meaning of wound his way?

I must say that the character is afraid of being catch; he's at a house he's slid in secretly. Wouldn't it be possible he is making furtive movements, zigzagging not to be seen?

Thank You

I would guess that he is on some sort of winding staircase, especially if we are talking about the stairs in the "tallhouse" that you asked about the other day, in which case it would be quite normal to wind oneself up or down. Have a look at this picture:
http://www.radford.edu/~eurotrails/Winding Stairs.jpg