Throstle

[θrɒsl]

Definition

(noun.) a spinning machine formerly used to twist and wind fibers of cotton or wool continuously.

Edited by Jonathan--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The song thrush. See under Song.

(n.) A machine for spinning wool, cotton, etc., from the rove, consisting of a set of drawing rollers with bobbins and flyers, and differing from the mule in having the twisting apparatus stationary and the processes continuous; -- so called because it makes a singing noise.

Editor: Thea

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Mavis, song-thrush (Turdus musicus).

Checker: Lorenzo

Definition

n. the song-thrush or mavis: a machine for twisting and winding fibres from roves consisting of a set of drawing-rollers with bobbins and fliers—also Water-frame.—n. Thros′tle-cook the missel-thrush.

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