Winder

/ˈwaɪndər/
noun

A device you turn to wind something onto or off.

He used a key as a winder to wind up his clock.
Visual representation of "winder" - A device you turn to wind something onto or off.

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.
Visual representation of "winder" - A type of staircase that winds or turns around.

Often appears as...

  • staircase winder
  • stairs winder
noun

A nickname for window.

He peered out through the winder to check the weather.
Visual representation of "winder" - A nickname for window.

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.
Visual representation of "winder" - A device you turn to wind something onto or off.

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.
Visual representation of "winder" - A type of staircase that winds or turns around.

Often appears as...

  • staircase winder
  • stairs winder
noun

A nickname for window.

He peered out through the winder to check the weather.
Visual representation of "winder" - A nickname for window.

Often appears as...

  • look out the winder
  • open the winder

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
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Mechanical Context

Used for items that require manual winding for operation.

Illustration for Mechanical Context
His antique watch needed a winder to function properly.
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Physical Action

Implies turning or rotating a handle or knob.

Illustration for Physical Action
She turned the winder carefully to draw the curtains.
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Not Electric

Refers to non-electric, mechanical devices, not needing power.

Illustration for Not Electric
I prefer the manual winder over an electric reel for my garden hose.
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Mechanical Context

Used for items that require manual winding for operation.

Illustration for Mechanical Context
His antique watch needed a winder to function properly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Action

Implies turning or rotating a handle or knob.

Illustration for Physical Action
She turned the winder carefully to draw the curtains.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Electric

Refers to non-electric, mechanical devices, not needing power.

Illustration for Not Electric
I prefer the manual winder over an electric reel for my garden hose.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Mechanical Context

Used for items that require manual winding for operation.

Illustration for Mechanical Context
His antique watch needed a winder to function properly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Action

Implies turning or rotating a handle or knob.

Illustration for Physical Action
She turned the winder carefully to draw the curtains.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Electric

Refers to non-electric, mechanical devices, not needing power.

Illustration for Not Electric
I prefer the manual winder over an electric reel for my garden hose.
Visual representation of the word "Winder"

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