1. (noun)winder a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism) Synonyms: key
2. (noun)winder, key mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock) Synonyms: samara, tonality, key, cay, paint, headstone, keystone, key fruit, winder
3. (noun)winder mechanical device around which something can be wound Synonyms: key