Definition of "unwinder" in English

noun

1. A device that unwinds.

2. (colloquial) An alcoholic drink taken as a relaxant.

   • 2010, William Campbell, Apotheosis, Glyd-Evans Press, p. 137, In contrast to the overwhelming sweetness, the cool drink is bitter like coffee, but with a strong bite of alcohol. One sip and I hand it back. Not the time for that sort of unwinder.