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Definition of Throstles

Throstle
Throstle Thros"tle, n. [OE. throsel, AS. [thorn]rostle, [thorn]rosle; akin to MHG. trostel, G. drossel, Icel. [thorn]r["o]str, Sw. trast, Lith. strazdas, L. turdus. [root]238. Cf. Thrush the bird.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) The song thrush. See under Song. 2. 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. Throstle cock, the missel thrush. [Prov. Eng.]

Meaning of Throstles from wikipedia

- gave rise to Albion's early nickname, the Throstles. The hawthorn bush is also a favourite bush of throstles, which were regularly seen on the pre-stadium...
- The throstle frame was a spinning machine for cotton, wool, and other fibers, differing from a mule in having a continuous action, the processes of drawing...
- gave rise to Albion's early nickname, The Throstles. A few English pubs and hotels share the name Throstles Nest. Thrushes have been trapped for food...
- The Citadel, previously known as Throstle Nest, is a football ground situated in Farsley, in the Metropolitan District of the City of Leeds in England...
- Throstles Nest Hotel is a pub with guesthouse on Scotland Road in Vauxhall, Liverpool, adjacent to St Anthony's Church. Opened in 1804, the Throstles...
- over 200 pubs in the Scotland Road area, but as of 2022[update] only The Throstles Nest, which opened in 1804, remains; it is next to St Anthony's Church...
- first was Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company, and another was the Bombay Throstle mill company in Bombay. He is credited with laying the foundation work...
- stopped. Not a success. It was named throstle, as the noise it made when running was compared to the song of the throstle (thrush). The Ring frame is credited...
- Throstle (1891–1910) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare. Born partially blind and considered a likely candidate for euthanasia as a foal...
- formed in 1908 and plays in the National League North and their stadium is Throstle Nest. Garforth Town was formed in 1964 and plays in the Northern Counties...