One who, or that which, winds; hence, a creeping or winding plant.
An apparatus used for winding silk, cotton, etc., on spools, bobbins, reels, or the like.
One in a flight of steps which are curved in plan, so that each tread is broader at one end than at the other; -- distinguished from flyer.
To fan; to clean grain with a fan. [Prov. Eng.]
A blow taking away the breath. [Slang]
To wither; to fail. [Obs.] Holland.
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