HyperDic: throstle

English > 2 senses of the word throstle:
NOUNartifactthrostlea spinning machine formerly used to twist and wind fibers of cotton or wool continuously
animalthrostle, song thrush, mavis, Turdus philomeloscommon Old World thrush noted for its song
English > throstle: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA spinning machine formerly used to twist and wind fibers of cotton or wool continuously.
Broaderspinning machineA textile machine for spinning yarn and thread
English > throstle: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningCommon Old World thrush noted for its song.
Synonymssong thrush, mavis, Turdus philomelos
Member ofTurdus, genus Turdustype genus of the Turdidae
Broaderthrushsongbirds characteristically having brownish upper plumage with a spotted breast
Spanishtordo
Catalantord, Turdus philomelos

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