WINDERS

Noun

winders

plural of winder

Anagrams

• Widners, rewinds

Source: Wiktionary


WINDER

Wind"er, n. Etym: [From Wind to turn.]

1. One who, or that which, winds; hence, a creeping or winding plant.

2. An apparatus used for winding silk, cotton, etc., on spools, bobbins, reels, or the like.

3. (Arch.)

Definition: 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.

Wind"er, v. t. & i. Etym: [Prov. E. winder a fan, and to winnow. Winnow.]

Definition: To fan; to clean grain with a fan. [Prov. Eng.]

Wind"er, n.

Definition: A blow taking away the breath. [Slang]

Wind"er, v. i.

Definition: To wither; to fail. [Obs.] Holland.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

23 December 2024

QUANDONG

(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

coffee icon