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rewind

/riˈwaɪnd/
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Other forms: rewinding; rewound; rewinds

Definitions of rewind
  1. noun
    an electronic function that reverses a film or tape
  2. noun
    the act of reversing a film or tape
  3. verb
    go back to the beginning or earlier part of a film or tape
  4. noun
    events or actions that seem reversed in time or position
  5. verb
    go back to something earlier
    see moresee less
    types:
    go back, recur
    return in thought or speech to something
    type of:
    denote, refer
    have as a meaning
  6. verb
    reverse or be reversed, of material such as thread, yarn, or paper
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