Self-winding

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a wristwatch: that does not need to be wound but rather gathers energy from being moved while worn. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    designed so that manual winding is unnecessary wordnet

Etymology

From self- + winding.

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