winder
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A worker who winds.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwɪndɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism)
A key or knob for winding a clock, watch or clockwork mechanism
mining
An engine that raises and lowers the cages in a mine.
Mechanical device around which something can be wound
A spool around which something is wound.
A winnowing fan.
verb
To fan; to clean grain with a fan.
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This meaning: A worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism)
Used this way, winder is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: worker who winds (e.g. or a winch
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