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Definition of winder - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
crafting tooldevice for winding thread or yarn
- She used a winder to organize her knitting yarns..
2.
timepiece mechanismDated mechanism for winding a watch or clockDated
- The pocket watch's winder was delicately crafted..
3.
textileRare person or machine that winds clothRare
- The winder in the factory worked tirelessly.
4.
botanyRare plant that twists around a supportRare
- The winder climbed up the garden trellis.
5.
architectureTECH. UK step of a spiral staircaseTECH. UK
- She carefully stepped on the winder.
6.
strong hitDated US blow that takes away someone's breathDated US
- The punch was a real winder.
Images of winder
device for winding thread or yarn 
mechanism for winding a watch or clock 
plant that twists around a support 
step of a spiral staircase
Expressions with winder
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machine that winds wire into electromagnetic coils
The factory uses a coil winder for motor production.
rousing speech, especially by a politician
The candidate's stem-winder energized the crowd.
Origin of winder
English, wind (turn) + -er (agent)
Examples of winder in a sentence
He bought a new winder for his weaving project. He turned the winder to set the time. The antique clock's winder was broken. The winder needed maintenance after hours of operation. A skilled winder can handle multiple machines at once. The winder wrapped around the old oak tree.
Gardeners often plant a winder for decoration. The winder was worn from years of use. He paused on the winder to catch his breath. The sudden news was a winder to everyone in the room. His unexpected comment was a winder during the meeting.
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- French:enrouleur, remontoir, ...
- German:Fadenwickler, Uhrenaufzieher, ...
- Italian:bobinatore, meccanismo di carica, ...
- Spanish:bobinadora, remontador, ...
- Portuguese:bobinador, enrolador, ...
- Chinese:绕线器, 发条装置, ...
- Japanese:糸巻き機, 巻き上げ機, ...
- Arabic:مِلَفّ, مفتاح الساعة, ...
- Hebrew:מַשְׁחֵל, מַנְגָּנוֹן מְנִיָּה, ...
- Russian:моталка, заводной механизм, ...
- Ukrainian:моталка для ниток, заводний механізм, ...
- Hindi:धागा लपेटने का यंत्र, घुमाने वाला यंत्र, ...
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