windup

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday he was an automaton, almost like a windup toy.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

Early designs included fake vomit and a plastic robot called Mr. Machine, a windup robot that was transparent, allowing children to see how the gears worked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

He joked about how he’d probably fall down if he attempted his look-to-the-heavens windup when throwing out the ceremonial first pitch opening day.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2024

Clever as all that is, the windup has problems, as is true for many new shows finding their final shape.

From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2023

Nervously, he rubbed the notebook one last time, then cautiously lowered his hand around the windup toy he wanted.

From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick