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 Locked into its upright position, the tool converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush. Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023 Additionally, Stormzy’s Patek is powered by the self-winding caliber 240 Q, which runs at a frequency of 21,600 vph. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2023 The self-winding movement, which can be spotted through the transparent caseback, delivers a power reserve of 60 hours and is resistant to magnetic fields up to 15,000 Gauss. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2023 The self-winding mechanical movement (caliber CH 28-520 C) comes with a nifty flyback function on which the center chronograph hand also works as a permanent seconds hand. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023 The piece is powered by the in-house, self-winding 3255 caliber that keeps accurate to within -2/+2 seconds per day. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2023 Vacheron Constantin Overseas self-winding 35mm watch, price upon request. Alicia Banilivy, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 July 2023 It is powered by Rolex’s in-house, self-winding caliber 9002 with approximately 72 hours of power reserve. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2023 Powering the watch, like other current Back Bay 58s, is the self-winding Calibre MT5400 movement. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Oct. 2023.

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self-winding

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