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Definition of Winder
1. Noun. A worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism).
2. Noun. Mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock).
Generic synonyms: Mechanical Device
Specialized synonyms: Watch Key
Derivative terms: Wind
3. Noun. Mechanical device around which something can be wound.
Generic synonyms: Mechanical Device
Derivative terms: Wind
Definition of Winder
1. n. One who, or that which, winds; hence, a creeping or winding plant.
2. v. t. & i. To fan; to clean grain with a fan.
3. n. A blow taking away the breath.
4. v. i. To wither; to fail.
5. n. One who, or that which, winds; hence, a creeping or winding plant.
6. v. t. & i. To fan; to clean grain with a fan.
7. n. A blow taking away the breath.
8. v. i. To wither; to fail.
Definition of Winder
1. Noun. A textile worker, or machine, that winds cloth ¹
2. Noun. A spool around which something is wound ¹
3. Noun. A key or knob for winding a clock, watch or clockwork mechanism ¹
4. Noun. One of the steps of a spiral staircase ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Winder
1. one that winds [n -S] - See also: winds
Medical Definition of Winder
1. 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. 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. Origin: From Wind to turn. A blow taking away the breath. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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