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winder
[ wahyn-der ]
noun
- a staircase step for changing direction. Compare flier ( def 9 ).
- a plant that coils or twines itself about something.
winder
/ ˈwaɪndə /
noun
- 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
- an object, such as a bobbin, around which something is wound
- a knob or key used to wind up a clock, watch, or similar mechanism
- any plant that twists itself around a support
- a step of a spiral staircase
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Example Sentences
The Queen is looking for a new clock winder - sorry, 'horological conservator' - to manage her collection fo over 1,000 clocks.
From The Daily Beast
And five minutes later that critter he came To the second floor winder surrounded by flame.
From Project Gutenberg
I'd pitch him out o' winder, only he couldn't fall far enough, 'cause o' the leads outside.'
From Project Gutenberg
"I've lived all my days without ary winder, an' got along mighty well," said she.
From Project Gutenberg
You'll find something the Count give me to bring yer; I've put it on the winder-sill out 'ere.
From Project Gutenberg
Spinks's Charlotte is a very different affair—and there she is at the winder over the way.
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