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Another word for wind-up

wind up* Synonyms

wind up*

v.

To end
conclude, be through with, come to the end of; see end 1.
To make tense
excite, energize, enthuse, overstimulate.

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Another word for wind-up

or windup noun

A concluding or terminating:
cease, cessation, close, closing, closure, completion, conclusion, consummation, end, ending, end of the line, finish, period, stop, stopping point, termination, terminus, wrap-up. See continue
The last part:
close, conclusion, end, ending, finale, finish, last¹, termination, wrap-up. See start

verb

see wind²

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In 1876, Seth Thomas patented the very first wind-up, bedside alarm clock which could be set to alarm at any hour.
They changed their name to Seether (inspired by the Veruca Salt song of the same name) when they signed to the major label Wind-Up Records that released their breakthrough album Disclaimer.
The pitcher/batter interface on Mario Superstar Baseball is relatively simple, allowing you to jump into the game without learning analog spins, batter aim, or mid wind-up changes.
Most of the Bradley watches were the wind-up variety, however in the 1980s the company produced some quartz models that ran on battery power.
I'm All Wound Up: This blue cotton tee boasts a picture of a yellow wind-up Corvette and the legend: "I'm all wound up."

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