winders

Noun

winder (plural winders)

1. A winding plant.
   • Two types of leguminous crops combine most of the above mentioned favourable characteristics, the vines (creepers or winders, fig. 23) and the bushes (fig. 22).1984, J. G. Ohler, K. H. Reichelderfer, Gerald A. Carlson, Economic Guidelines for Crop Pest Control, volumes 57-60, page 165
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.
5. A spool around which something is wound.
6. A key or knob for winding a clock, watch or clockwork mechanism

   Synonyms:

   stem

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