English dictionary

winder

/'w/aI/nd/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)

noun.artifact

Synonyms key

Source: WordNet 3.0
mechanical device around which something can be wound

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who, or that which, winds; hence, a creeping or winding plant.

noun

Source: webster1913
A blow taking away the breath.

noun

Source: webster1913