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1. (n.) throstle
Brit. the song thrush.
Etymology: (bef. 900; ME, OE, c. OS throsla, OHG drōscala; akin to thrush1)
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1. (noun) throstle
a spinning machine formerly used to twist and wind fibers of cotton or wool continuously
2. (noun) song thrush, mavis, throstle, Turdus philomelos
common Old World thrush noted for its song
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1. (noun) throstle
the song thrush. See under Song
2. (noun) throstle
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
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