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Winder (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting people.

The textile factory employed several skilled winders to operate the machinery that wound the yarn onto spools.
She worked as a winder in a clock tower, carefully winding the intricate mechanisms to keep the timepiece accurate.
His job as a winder on the construction site involved operating the winch to lift heavy loads into place.
The team of winders worked tirelessly to prepare the machinery for the production line, winding coils of wire onto metal frames.
In the historic lighthouse, the keeper acted as a winder, turning the massive handle to wind the spring that powered the optic.

Mechanical device around which something can be wound.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The winder on the old clock tower required regular maintenance to keep it functioning properly.
She carefully turned the winder on her music box to hear the soft melody.
The fishing reel's winder was damaged, causing the line to tangle and knot.
The clockmaker's skilled hands moved deftly as she wound the intricate winder mechanism.
The toy car's winder was made of a sturdy metal that withstood the rough play of the children.

Mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock).

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The key was used as a winder to wind the old clock and keep it running for days.
To wind up her grandmother's music box, Emma turned the small metal winder clockwise until the sound was smooth.
Grandfather explained that he used a silver winder every week to wind up his treasured grandfather clock.
This clockwork bird requires regular turning of its tiny winder so it doesn't run out of musical melodies.
Each day she inserted a golden winder and gently turned it clockwise until her cherished clock's mechanical mechanism began working smoothly again.