winning

Etymology

verb

1. present participle and gerund of win
   Our horse was winning the race, but fell back just before the finish line.

adj

1. That constitutes a win.
   the winning entry in the competition
   the winning lotto numbers
2. That leads to success.
   a winning formula, strategy, etc.
3. Attractive.
   a winning smile

noun

1. The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.
2. (chiefly in the plural) The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.
3. (mining) A new opening.
   The train proceeded to North Pittington Colliery, 600 yd. away, where the Duke viewed the new winning, examined the pumping and drawing engines, and saw how pitmen descended and ascended the shaft. 1948 January and February, “Notes and News: Duke of Wellington's Early Railway Journey”, in Railway Magazine, page 55
4. The portion of a coalfield out for working.