Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-winding
adjective
/sɛlf ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
Definition
A mechanism that automatically winds a watch or clock using the movement of the wearer’s wrist.
Examples
- The self-winding watch keeps accurate time without requiring a battery.
- She prefers self-winding watches over quartz ones for their craftsmanship.
- Self-winding mechanisms were a significant innovation in watchmaking.
Meaning
Self-winding refers to the feature in certain mechanical watches that allows them to wind themselves as long as they are worn, eliminating the need for manual winding.
Synonyms
- automatic
- self-winding mechanism
- self-winder
