stemwinder

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Noun

stemwinder noun

A watch that is wound up by turning a small knob (at the stem).
A rousing speech, especially by a politician.
Someone who gives such speeches; a great orator.
A boring, interminable speech.

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Synonyms

wormwheel wrist watch windup radio arm twister wind-stream wristspinner knife-twister wallclock cog-wheel water-wheel wing-nut windstream handcrank knob twiddler scapement wormgear

Associated

provincial park

Rhymes

stem-winder stem winder them wonder

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