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winder

The correct spelling is winder.

How to pronounce winder

/ˈwaɪndɚ/
noun

IPA: /ˈwaɪndɚ/

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The correct spelling is winder. A winding plant. For example: "To separate out the chaff, early cultures tossed baskets of grain into the air and let the wind blow away the lighter chaff."

Usage Examples

To separate out the chaff, early cultures tossed baskets of grain into the air and let the wind blow away the lighter chaff.

launch window;  window of opportunity;  You have a two-hour window of clear weather to finish working on the lawn.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A winding plant.
  2. 2.A textile worker, or machine, that winds cloth
  3. 3.A spool around which something is wound
  4. 4.A key or knob for winding a clock, watch or clockwork mechanism
  5. 5.One of the steps of a spiral staircase (as opposed to a flyer, or straight step).

verb

  1. 1.To fan; to clean grain with a fan.

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