Winder
noun
A device you turn to wind something onto or off.
He used a key as a winder to wind up his clock.
Often appears as...
- clock winder
- toy winder
noun
A type of staircase that winds or turns around.
The winder in the middle of the stairs makes it easier to ascend.
Often appears as...
- staircase winder
- stairs winder
noun
A nickname for window.
He peered out through the winder to check the weather.
Often appears as...
- look out the winder
- open the winder
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A device you turn to wind something onto or off.
He used a key as a winder to wind up his clock.
Often appears as...
- clock winder
- toy winder
noun
A type of staircase that winds or turns around.
The winder in the middle of the stairs makes it easier to ascend.
Often appears as...
- staircase winder
- stairs winder
noun
A nickname for window.
He peered out through the winder to check the weather.
Often appears as...
- look out the winder
- open the winder
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mechanical Context
Used for items that require manual winding for operation.
His antique watch needed a winder to function properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Action
Implies turning or rotating a handle or knob.
She turned the winder carefully to draw the curtains.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Electric
Refers to non-electric, mechanical devices, not needing power.
I prefer the manual winder over an electric reel for my garden hose.
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