Winning1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Win.
2. (a.) Attracting; adapted to gain favor; charming; as, a winning address.
3. (n.) The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
4. (n.) The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, esp., in gambling; -- usually in the plural.
5. (n.) A new opening.
6. (n.) The portion of a coal field out for working.
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