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Definition of Throstle
1. Noun. A spinning machine formerly used to twist and wind fibers of cotton or wool continuously.
2. Noun. Common Old World thrush noted for its song.
Generic synonyms: Thrush
Group relationships: Genus Turdus, Turdus
Definition of Throstle
1. n. The song thrush. See under Song.
Definition of Throstle
1. Noun. A song thrush. ¹
2. Noun. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Throstle
1. a songbird [n -S] - See also: songbird
Medical Definition of Throstle
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