Definition of Winder

1. Noun. A worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism).

Generic synonyms: Worker
Derivative terms: Wind, Wind

2. Noun. Mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock).
Exact synonyms: Key
Generic synonyms: Mechanical Device
Specialized synonyms: Watch Key
Derivative terms: Wind

3. Noun. Mechanical device around which something can be wound.
Specialized synonyms: Bobbin, Reel, Spool, Reel
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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Winder

windbreaking
windbreaks
windburn
windburned
windburning
windburns
windburnt
windcheater
windcheaters
windchill
windchills
winddown
winddowns
winde
winded
winder (current term)
winders
windes
windfall
windfall profit
windfallen
windfalls
windfarm
windfarming
windfarms
windflaw
windflaws
windflower
windflowers

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