Definition of winders:
(n) :
A textile worker, or machine, that winds cloth.
(n) :
A key or knob for winding a clock, watch or clockwork mechanism
(n) :
(mining) An engine that raises and lowers the cages in a mine.
(n) :
(mining) The person who operates such an engine.
(n) :
A winding plant.
(n) :
A spool around which something is wound.