Throstle

n.
  1. (Zoöl.) 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.
    3. Throstle cock ,
    the missel thrush.