winder

  1. Noun.  A textile worker, or machine, that winds cloth.
  2. Noun.  A spool around which something is wound.
  3. Noun.  A key or knob for winding a clock, watch or clockwork mechanism.
  4. Noun.  One of the steps of a spiral staircase.

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