Definition of winders Winders

/wɪˈndɚz/ - [winderz] -

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What does winders mean?

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Noun Plural: winders
winder - mechanical device around which something can be wound
		mechanical device mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
		bobbin, spool, reel a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
winder - mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)
		key
		mechanical device mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
winder - a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism)
		worker sterile member of a colony of social insects that forages for food and cares for the larvae

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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)
A blow that winds somebody, or takes away their breath.
winder (Verb)
To fan; to clean grain with a fan.

winder (n.)
One who, or that which, winds; hence, a creeping or winding plant.
winder (n.)
An apparatus used for winding silk, cotton, etc., on spools, bobbins, reels, or the like.
winder (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.
winder (v. t. & i.)
To fan; to clean grain with a fan.
winder (n.)
A blow taking away the breath.
winder (v. i.)
To wither; to fail.