rewin

/ˈrɛwɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to recover or regain something, especially a lost or deteriorated quality or state.

“The new management strategy helped to rewin the trust of the investors.”

2. verb

to wind or wrap something back, especially in a spiral or helical shape.

“She carefully rewin the thread to secure the button.”

3. noun

a re-winding or re-wound thread, cord, or wire.

“The rewin of the old rope was still strong and durable.”

4. noun

a re-wound or re-wound spool of thread, cord, or wire.

“The rewin of the ball of yarn was nearly empty.”

Synonyms

  • reclaim
  • recover
  • regain
  • revert

Antonyms

  • depreciate
  • deteriorate
  • lose