stemwinding

stemwinding
/stem"wuyn"ding/, adj.
wound by turning a knob at the stem. Also, stem-winding.
[1865-70; STEM1 + WINDING]

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  • stemwinding — stem′wind ing or stem′ wind ing adj. hor wound by turning a knob at the stem • Etymology: 1865–70 …   From formal English to slang

  • stemwinding — /stem wuyn ding/, adj. wound by turning a knob at the stem. Also, stem winding. [1865 70; STEM1 + WINDING] …   Useful english dictionary

  • stemwinder — /stem wuyn deuhr/, n. 1. a stemwinding watch. 2. Older Slang. a. something remarkable of its kind. b. a rousing speech, esp. a stirring political address. c. a stirring orator. Also, stem winder. [1865 70, Amer.; STEM1 + WINDER] * * * …   Universalium

  • stemwinder — stem′wind er or stem′ wind er n. 1) hor a stemwinding watch 2) a rousing speech or orator • Etymology: 1865–70, amer …   From formal English to slang

  • stemwinder — /stem wuyn deuhr/, n. 1. a stemwinding watch. 2. Older Slang. a. something remarkable of its kind. b. a rousing speech, esp. a stirring political address. c. a stirring orator. Also, stem winder. [1865 70, Amer.; STEM1 + WINDER] * * * stemˈwīnder …   Useful english dictionary

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