series-wound /ˈsɪəɹiːzˈwaʊnd/ adjective1 •Of an electric motor, having the windings connected in series.A motor car is provided with two self-ventilated series-wound G.E.C. traction motors, each having a continuous rating of 80 h.p. at 575 V. 116 A. at a field strength of 66 per cent. — 1960