The new 15-jewel clock is a self-winder, deriving its power from the driver's turning of the wheel and from the vibration of the car (Wall Street Journal).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
self-wind|ing — «SEHLF WYN dihng», adjective. that is wound automatically. A self winding watch winds itself by the movements of the person wearing it … Useful english dictionary
self-winding — self wind|ing [ˌselʃ ˈwaındıŋ] adj a self winding watch is one that you do not have to ↑wind to make it work … Dictionary of contemporary English
self-winding — self′ wind′ing adj. hor (of a timepiece) wound by a mechanism, as an electric motor or a system of weighted levers • Etymology: 1880–85 … From formal English to slang
Self-steering gear — is equipment used on ships and boats to maintain a chosen course without constant human action. It is also known by several other terms, such as autopilot (borrowed from aircraft and considered incorrect by some) and autohelm (technically a… … Wikipedia
wind instrument — /wind/ a musical instrument sounded by the breath or other air current, as the trumpet, trombone, clarinet, or flute. [1575 85] * * * ▪ music Introduction any musical instrument that uses air as the primary vibrating medium for the… … Universalium
Wind It Up — Veröffentlichung März 1993 Länge 4:33 (Album) 3:29 (Single Edit) Genre(s) Big Beat, Breakcore Autor(en) Liam Howlett … Deutsch Wikipedia
Wind It Up (Rewound) — war die sechste Singleveröffentlichung der englischen Techno Band The Prodigy. Sie erschien am 29. März 1993, ein halbes Jahr nach dem Album The Prodigy Experience, das die Originalversion des Tracks Wind It Up enthält. Die in den USA auf Elektra … Deutsch Wikipedia
Wind — Wind, v. i. 1. To turn completely or repeatedly; to become coiled about anything; to assume a convolved or spiral form; as, vines wind round a pole. [1913 Webster] So swift your judgments turn and wind. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. To have a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-sown — [self′sōn′] adj. sown by wind, water, or other natural means, as some weeds, instead of by people or an animal … English World dictionary
self-sown — /self sohn /, adj. 1. sown by itself, or without human or animal agency, as of a plant grown from seeds dropped from another plant. 2. sown by any agency other than humans, as of a plant grown from seeds scattered by birds or the wind. [1600 10]… … Universalium
