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winder
n. mechanism or device used to wind something (such as a clock, watch, etc.); one who twists or winds material; climbing plant; device for twisting and winding threads


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Winder
Winder may refer to: A winder, a device for transferring energy into a mechanical storage such as mainsprings or the weights of a longcase clock. Its supply may be the hand—most familiarly so—or an electric motor.A winder, a machine for wrapping string, twine, cord, thread, yarn, rope, wire, ribbon, tape, etc. onto a spool, bobbin, reel, etc.
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winder
Noun
1. a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism)
(hypernym) worker
(derivation) wind, wrap, roll, twine
2. mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)
(synonym) key
(hypernym) mechanical device
(hyponym) watch key
(derivation) wind, wind up
3. mechanical device around which something can be wound
(hypernym) mechanical device
(hyponym) bobbin, spool, reel
(derivation) wind, wrap, roll, twine


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winder
n. winder

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)Download this dictionary
Winder
(v. t. & i.)
To fan; to clean grain with a fan.
  
 
(v. i.)
To wither; to fail.
  
 
(n.)
One who, or that which, winds; hence, a creeping or winding plant.
  
 
(n.)
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.
  
 
(n.)
An apparatus used for winding silk, cotton, etc., on spools, bobbins, reels, or the like.
  
 
(n.)
A blow taking away the breath.
  

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