self-winding

adjective

self-wind·​ing ˌself-ˈwīn-diŋ How to pronounce self-winding (audio)
: not needing to be wound by hand
a self-winding watch

Examples of self-winding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Powered by the self-winding caliber 240 HU, the world timer offers 24-hour and a.m./p.m. indication for all 24 time zones. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2024 At the center lies a self-winding movement (CRMA7) that beats at a frequency of 4Hz and offers a power reserve of 50 hours. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 July 2024 Powered by a self-winding movement (caliber CH 28-520 C FUS), the watch features a flyback chronograph, indications for two time zones, and an analog date wheel at 12 o’clock, synchronized with local time making travel across time zones simple. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2024 This new unisex iteration is powered by an ultra-thin Piaget self-winding movement which can be viewed through the crystal back of the case, which has been slightly enlarged from 34mm to 38mm. Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 4 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-winding 

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Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-winding was in 1800

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“Self-winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-winding. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

self-winding

adjective
self-wind·​ing
ˈself-ˈwīn-diŋ
: not needing to be wound by hand
a self-winding watch
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