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throw·ster (thr

One that twists fibers into thread.

throwster [ˈθrəʊstə]

(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a person who twists silk or other fibres into yarn

[C15 throwestre, from throw + -ster]

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Noun

throwster - a person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn

thrower

worker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker"

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