Associations to the word «Winder»

Wiktionary

WINDER, noun. A textile worker, or machine, that winds cloth
WINDER, noun. A spool around which something is wound
WINDER, noun. A key or knob for winding a clock, watch or clockwork mechanism
WINDER, noun. One of the steps of a spiral staircase (as opposed to a flyer, or straight step).
WINDER, noun. (slang) A blow that winds somebody, or takes away their breath.
WINDER, verb. To fan; to clean grain with a fan.
WINDER, noun. Eye dialect spelling of window.
WINDER, proper noun. A surname​.
WINDER, proper noun. A city and county seat of Barrow County, Georgia.

Dictionary definition

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

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