winders

[US]/[ˈwɪndəz]/
[UK]/[ˈwɪndərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who winds something, especially a clock or watch.; A spiral staircase or a staircase with a winding path.; A winding passage or path.
v.To wind something, especially a clock or watch.

Phrases & Collocations

winders up

winders down

winders and gears

winders around

winders tightly

Example Sentences

the clock's winders were intricate and beautifully crafted.

he carefully adjusted the winders on his antique pocket watch.

the winders needed oiling to ensure smooth operation.

she admired the precision of the watch's winders.

replacing the winders is a delicate and specialized task.

the watchmaker examined the winders for any signs of wear.

he wound the winders of his grandfather's clock every sunday.

the manual detailed the proper way to engage the winders.

the antique winders were a testament to victorian craftsmanship.

he felt the satisfying click as he tightened the winders.

the winders of the automaton were remarkably small.

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