2. An apparatus used for winding silk, cotton, etc., on spools, bobbins, reels, or the like.
3. (Arch.)
Defn: One in a flight of steps which are curved in plan, so that each tread is broader at one end than at the other; — distinguished from flyer.
WINDER
Wind"er, v. t. & i. Etym: [Prov. E. winder a fan, and to winnow.
Winnow.]
Defn: To fan; to clean grain with a fan. [Prov. Eng.]
WINDER
Wind"er, n.
Defn: A blow taking away the breath. [Slang]
WINDER
Wind"er, v. i.
Defn: To wither; to fail. [Obs.] Holland.
WINDFALL
Wind"fall`, n.