Definitions
1.Verbpresent participle and gerund of win"Our horse was winning the race, but fell back just before the finish line."
2.AdjectiveThat constitutes a win."the winning entry in the competition; the winning lotto numbers"
3.AdjectiveThat leads to success."a winning formula, strategy, etc."
4.AdjectiveAttractive."a winning smile"
5.NounThe act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
6.NounThe money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.
7.NounA new opening.
8.NounThe portion of a coalfield out for working.