winder

noun

wind·​er ˈwīn-dər How to pronounce winder (audio)
: one that winds: such as
a
: a worker or machine that winds thread and yarn
b
: a key for winding a mechanism (such as a clock)
c
: a step that is wider at one end than at the other (as in a spiral staircase)

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From mechanical winders to fish finders and underwater cameras, there’s a vast world of modern-day fishing gear to explore. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025 The Moser flagship follows the opening of an MB&F LAB and safe and watch winder maker, Buben & Zorweg, at the location last month, as well as the opening of Stephen Silver’s own jewelry boutique with a multi-brand timepiece salon. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025 This collection, housed in a special-edition winder display box, retails for $1 million. Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 Those milder winders are also clearly migrating northward, changing what areas have snowy winters and what areas get sloppy wet weather. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for winder

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of winder was in the 13th century

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“Winder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winder. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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