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Winder

Winder Meaning & Definition
Winder Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Winder?

[n] mechanical device around which something can be wound
[n] mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)
[n] a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Winder: key

Related Terms | Find terms related to Winder:

See Also | bobbin | mechanical device | reel | spool | watch key | worker

Winder In Webster's Dictionary

\Wind"er\, n. [From {Wind} to turn.] 1. One who, or that which, winds; hence, a creeping or winding plant. 2. An apparatus used for winding silk, cotton, etc., on spools, bobbins, reels, or the like. 3. (Arch.) One in a flight of steps which are curved in plan, so that each tread is broader at one end than at the other; -- distinguished from flyer.
\Wind"er\, v. t. & i. [Prov. E. winder a fan, and to winnow. ?. Cf. {Winnow}.] To fan; to clean grain with a fan. [Prov. Eng.]
\Wind"er\, n. A blow taking away the breath. [Slang]
\Wind"er\, v. i. To wither; to fail. [Obs.] --Holland.

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