stem-winding
adjective
stem-wind·ing
ˈstem-ˌwīn-diŋ 
: wound by an inside mechanism turned by the knurled knob on the stem
a stem-winding watch
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But Jackson often visited Central Florida, giving stem-winding sermons in Eatonville or Parramore focused on threats to voting rights and the dangers of gun violence.
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The Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
The question for the campaign is whether Trump can stick to a tight frame on the economy rather than default to his usual stem-winding and grievances.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
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The Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
The question for the campaign is whether Trump can stick to a tight frame on the economy rather than default to his usual stem-winding and grievances.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Stem-winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stem-winding. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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