winder

1. A winding plant.

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

3. The person who operates such an engine.

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

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

5. A spool around which something is wound.

   mechanical device around which something can be 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).

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

9. A winnowing fan.

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