Winder

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪndÉ™(r)

wind + -er

Full definition of winder

Noun

1. A textile worker, or machine, that winds cloth
2. A spool around which something is wound
3. A key or knob for winding a clock, watch or clockwork mechanism
4. One of the steps of a spiral staircase (as opposed to a flyer, or straight step).

wind + -er

Noun

1. (slang) A blow that winds somebody, or takes away their breath.
• 1913, D. H. Lawrence, ,"Well!" exclaimed the miner. "That's a winder." He considered it a moment, said "H'm!" and proceeded with his dinner. Suddenly his face contracted with wrath. "I hope he may never set foot i' my house again," he said.

Related to winnow.

Verb

1. To fan; to clean grain with a fan.

Anagrams

• rewind