- stemwinding
- stem′wind`ing or stem′-wind`ingadj.hor wound by turning a knob at the stem•Etymology: 1865–70
From formal English to slang. 2014.
stemwinding
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stemwinding — /stem wuyn ding/, adj. wound by turning a knob at the stem. Also, stem winding. [1865 70; STEM1 + WINDING] * * * … Universalium
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
