windable

[wahyn-duh-buhl]

adjective

1. that can be wound. wind.

Word History and Origins

Origin of windable¹

wind ² + -able

Example Sentences

These days, having brought this ungovernable storm of rush upon ourselves, we may be grateful for anything – not least a beautiful windable timepiece – that reinstates at least an illusion of control.

From The Guardian

There is a picture of a dog–a windable toy dog–and a hand comes to the winder, and then the dog is able to move.

From Time