Winder /(?)/

Wind·er

Winder

n.
  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. 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. (Arch.)

Winder

v. t. & i.
  1. To fan; to clean grain with a fan. [Prov. Eng.]

Winder

n.
  1. A blow taking away the breath. [Slang]

Winder

v. i.
  1. To wither; to fail. [Obs.]