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Definitions for: 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)
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
Synonyms: key
See Also: bobbin, mechanical device, reel, spool, watch key, worker
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