winder

• Substantiv, das eine Person oder ein mechanisches Gerät bezeichnet, das zum Aufwickeln von Mechanismen wie Uhren, Winden oder Federn verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a person or mechanical device used for winding mechanisms such as clocks, winches, or springs.

1. Worker who windsB2formal

   A person whose job is to wind something, such as a winch, clock, or other mechanism.

   Aufwickler

   • The winder carefully turned the crank to raise the heavy load.
   • In the old factory, a winder was responsible for maintaining the clockwork.
   • The apprentice worked as a winder for the large industrial winch.

   Synonymereeler

2. Mechanical winding deviceB2formal

   A mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring, such as a clock or watch.

   Aufziehmechanismus

   • The antique clock had a special winder for its mainspring.
   • He used a winder to tighten the spring of the old pocket watch.
   • The winder on the grandfather clock needed to be turned weekly.

   Synonymecrownkey

3. Spool or reelB2formal

   A mechanical device around which something can be wound, such as thread, wire, or film.

   Spule

   • The sewing machine has a winder for the bobbin thread.
   • The film was carefully spooled onto the winder.
   • The electrician used a winder to coil the excess wire.

   Synonymebobbincylinderquillreelspool