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winder

win·der

UK/ˈwɪndə(ɹ)/ US/ˈwaɪndɚ/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism)

2.

mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)

Synonyms
3.

Origin

From winder, an occupational surname for a winder of wool.

Phrases

  • coil winder

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