1. Common Old World thrush noted for its song
   "The throstle's melodious voice filled the garden at dawn";
   - song thrush, mavis, Turdus philomelos
    
2. A spinning machine formerly used to twist and wind fibers of cotton or wool continuously
   "The old textile mill still had a few throstles on display as part of its historical exhibit"

Derived forms: throstles

Type of: spinning machine, thrush

Part of: genus Turdus, Turdus

Encyclopedia: Throstle