throwster

American  

[throh-ster] / ˈθroʊ stər /

noun

1. a person who throws silk or synthetic filaments.

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throwster British  

/ ˈθrəʊstə /

noun

1. a person who twists silk or other fibres into yarn

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Etymology

Origin of throwster

First recorded in 1425–75, throwster is from the late Middle English word throwestre. See throw, -ster

Example Sentences

The dress had been processed by six companies�spinner, throwster, weaver, etc.�and was priced to retail for $49.95.

From Time Magazine Archive

Silk is to be delivered on bobbins from throwster.

From Theory of Silk Weaving A Treatise on the Construction and Application of Weaves, and the Decomposition and Calculation of Broad and Narrow, Plain, Novelty and Jacquard Silk Fabrics by Wolfensberger, Arnold

Who is the throwster and what is his work?

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)

It is handled here first by the throwster who winds it from the skein and makes different varieties of thread.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)