winder.
A winding plant.
Meaning & usage
A winding plant.
An engine that raises and lowers the cages in a mine.
The person who operates such an engine.
A textile worker, or machine, that winds cloth.
A spool around which something is wound.
A key or knob for winding a clock, watch or clockwork mechanism
One of the steps of a spiral staircase (as opposed to a flyer, or straight step).
Where this word comes from
From Middle English wynder; equivalent to wind + -er.
A blow that winds somebody, or takes away their breath.
Where this word comes from
From wind + -er.
To fan; to clean grain with a fan.
Where this word comes from
Related to winnow.
A winnowing fan.
Where this word comes from
Related to winnow.
Pronunciation spelling of window.
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