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winder

UK
/ˈwaɪndə/
US
/ˈwaɪndər/

Translations

windernoun
winders
pl
UK
/ˈwaɪndə/
US
/ˈwaɪndər/
заводное устройство
The watch has a manual winder to keep it running.
У часов есть ручное заводное устройство, чтобы они работали.
The kite string was wrapped around a winder.
Веревка для воздушного змея была намотана на катушку.
Additional translations
заводной ключ
намотчик
моталка
Synonyms
spool
cylinder
twister
coiler
reel
winderadjective
more winder
Comp.
most winder
Super.
UK
/ˈwɪndə/
US
/ˈwɪndər/
Attributive use of the noun; describes something intended for or relating to winding
Synonyms
more tortuous
more twisting
more serpentine
more convoluted
more winding
more meandering
more circuitous
more sinuous

Definitions

windernoun
A device or mechanism used for winding something, such as a watch or a spool of thread.
He used the winder to tighten the spring of his old pocket watch.
A staircase that turns or winds, especially one with steps that are narrower on one side than the other.
The old house had a winder that led up to the attic.
A worker whose job is to wind thread, yarn, film, etc., onto spools or bobbins.
The winder checked each bobbin to be sure the thread was evenly tensioned.
A sudden blow to the stomach that temporarily knocks the breath out of someone. (Australian, informal)
The full-back gave him a real winder and he lay on the grass gasping for air.
winderadjective
Designed for or relating to winding.
He bought a winder handle to replace the broken one on the reel.
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