Definition of rewind
rewound
play \-ˈwau̇nd\;rewinding
transitive verb
: to wind again; especially : to reverse the winding of rewind film
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Examples of rewind in a Sentence
Rewind the tape so that we can hear that song again.
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REWIND Defined for English Language Learners
rewind
playDefinition of rewind for English Language Learners
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: to make (a recording) go backwards
rewind
playDefinition of rewind for English Language Learners
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: a function that causes a recording (such as an audiotape or a videotape) to go backwards
REWIND Defined for Kids
rewind
playDefinition of rewind for Students
rewound
\-ˈwau̇nd\;rewinding
: to reverse the winding or direction of play of
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