Watch Key (Noun)
Meaning
Winder consisting of a key with a square hole; used for winding some watches.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The antique watch required a watch key to wind it up every morning.
- He rummaged through his grandfather's old toolbox to find the watch key for his heirloom timepiece.
- The watch key was attached to a chain and hung from her waistcoat pocket.
- To set the time on the old clock, you need to insert the watch key into the small hole and turn it clockwise.
- The watch key was a family heirloom passed down through generations, used to wind the grandfather clock.