noun
rewinding
Rewinding (noun) means the process of winding something, such as tape or film, back to an earlier point. Example: “The rewinding of old VHS tapes has become a bit of a lost skill.”
noun
1
The process of winding something, such as tape or film, back to an earlier point.
"The rewinding of old VHS tapes has become a bit of a lost skill."
2
(engineering) The process of fitting new coils of wire onto an electric motor or similar device.
"The rewinding of the motor cost more than a replacement would have."
How to use rewinding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of winding something backward, or of re-coiling wire in a motor.
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Word forms
- Plural
- rewindings
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What does “rewinding” mean?
The word “rewinding” means the process of winding something, such as tape or film, back to an earlier point. In plain terms, the act of winding something backward, or of re-coiling wire in a motor.
How do you use “rewinding” in a sentence?
Here is “rewinding” used in a sentence: “The rewinding of old VHS tapes has become a bit of a lost skill.”
What part of speech is “rewinding”?
“Rewinding” is a noun.
How many meanings does “rewinding” have?
“Rewinding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of winding something, such as tape or film, back to an earlier point.
