throstle

• Substantivo com dois significados distintos: pode designar uma máquina de fiar histórica usada para torcer e enrolar fibras de algodão ou lã, ou uma espécie de tordo canoro do Velho Mundo.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a historical spinning machine used for twisting and winding cotton or wool fibers, or to a type of Old World thrush bird known for its song.

1. Spinning machineC2formalbritish

   A historical machine used for continuously twisting and winding fibers such as cotton or wool into thread or yarn.

   Máquina de fiar

   • The old mill still has a working throstle from the 19th century.
   • Throstles were essential in the early textile industry.
   • Workers operated the throstle to produce fine cotton thread.

2. Song thrushC1formalbritish

   A common Old World thrush (Turdus philomelos) known for its melodious and repetitive song.

   Tordo-comum

   • A throstle was singing in the hedge at dawn.
   • The throstle's song is often described as clear and fluting.
   • We spotted a throstle perched on a branch in the garden.

   Sinônimosmavissong thrush