wind·er 1 (w n d r)n. 1. One that winds, especially a textile worker or machine that winds cloth or materials. 2. An object, such as a spool or barrel, around which material is wound. 3. A device, such as a key, for winding up a spring-driven mechanism. 4. One of the steps of a winding staircase. |
win·der 2 (w ndr) |
winder [ˈwaɪndə]
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1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a person or device that winds, as an engine for hoisting the cages in a mine shaft or a device for winding the yarn in textile manufacture
2. (Engineering / Tools) an object, such as a bobbin, around which something is wound
3. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Horology) a knob or key used to wind up a clock, watch, or similar mechanism
4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) any plant that twists itself around a support
5. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a step of a spiral staircase
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| Noun | 1. | winder - a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism) worker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker" |
| 2. | winder - mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock) mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles watch key - winder consisting of a key with a square hole; used for winding some watches | |
| 3. | winder - mechanical device around which something can be wound bobbin, spool, reel - a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles reel - winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod |
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