prewound

/ˈpriːwaʊnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to wind or twist something beforehand, especially a spring or a coil

“The manufacturer prewound the watch springs to make them easier to use.”

2. adjective

having been wound beforehand, especially a spring or a coil

“The prewound spring in the toy gun made it shoot further than expected.”

Synonyms

  • coiled
  • twisted
  • wound

Antonyms

  • loosened
  • unwound