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Definition of rewinder

rewinder

/riːˈwaɪn.dər/
re · wind · er
Plural:rewinders
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rewinder Lexical Profile

rewinder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A mechanical or electronic device used to wind magnetic tape, motion-picture film, paper, wire, or yarn back onto a reel, spool, or core.

Example

"The archivist placed the fragile celluloid reel onto the manual rewinder to inspect the footage for damage."

2

A person or worker who operates machinery to wind or rewind spools of film, paper, wire, or thread.

Example

"At the paper mill, the experienced rewinder carefully monitored the tension of the rolls during the final stage of production."

• Rhymes for rewinder

• Nearby Words

rewild
rewilding
rewind
rewinder
rewire
reword
rewording

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rewinder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rewinder
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