Category:Winder

Wind"er, n. Etym: [from wind to turn.]

1. One who, or that which, winds; hence, a creeping or winding plant.

2. An apparatus used for winding silk, cotton, etc., on spools, Bobbins, reels, or the like.

3. (arch.)

Defn: one in a flight of steps which are curved in plan, so that each Tread is broader at one end than at the other; -- distinguished from Flyer.

Winder Wind"er, v. t. & i. Etym: [prov. E. winder a fan, and to winnow. Winnow.]

Defn: to fan; to clean grain with a fan. [prov. Eng.]

Winder Wind"er, n.

Defn: a blow taking away the breath. [slang]

Winder Wind"er, v. i.

Defn: to wither; to fail. [obs.] Holland.