Definition of "winder" in Anglais

noun

1. A winding plant.

2. (mining) An engine that raises and lowers the cages in a mine.

3. (mining) The person who operates such an engine.

4. A textile worker, or machine, that winds cloth.

5. A spool around which something is wound.

6. A key or knob for winding a clock, watch or clockwork mechanism

7. One of the steps of a spiral staircase (as opposed to a flyer, or straight step).

noun

1. (slang) A blow that winds somebody, or takes away their breath.

verb

1. To fan; to clean grain with a fan.

noun

1. A winnowing fan.

noun

1. Pronunciation spelling of window.