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1rewind
verb re·wind \(ˌ)rē-ˈwīnd\
: to make (a recording) go backwards
re·wound\-ˈwau̇nd\re·wind·ing
Full Definition of REWIND
transitive verb
: to wind again; especially : to reverse the winding of (as film)
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First Known Use of REWIND
1717
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2rewind
noun re·wind \ˈrē-ˌwīnd, (ˌ)rē-ˈ\
: a function that causes a recording (such as an audiotape or a videotape) to go backwards
Full Definition of REWIND
1
: something that rewinds or is rewound
2
: an act of rewinding
3
: a function of an electronic device that reverses a recording to a previous portion
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First Known Use of REWIND
1926
REWOUND Defined for Kids
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verb re·wind \rē-ˈwīnd\
re·wound \-ˈwau̇nd\re·wind·ing
Definition of REWIND for Kids
: to reverse the winding or direction of play of
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