throwster

ˈθroʊstər

Definition

Definition of throwster - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

textiles

Dated

person who twists silk into yarn

Dated

The throwster worked diligently to prepare the silk.

gambling

Dated

gambler who throws dice

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The throwster was known for his luck at dice games.

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Origin of throwster

Middle English, throwen (to twist)

Examples of throwster in a sentence

The throwster's expertise was evident in the final product.
The throwster's technique was admired by many.
In the casino, the throwster drew a crowd.

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French:tordeur de soie, lanceur de dés, ...
German:Seidenverzwirner, Würfler, ...
Italian:torcitore, giocatore di dadi, ...
Spanish:hilador de seda, jugador de dados, ...
Portuguese:torcedor, jogador, ...
Chinese:捻丝工, 掷骰子手, ...
Japanese:撚糸工, サイコロ投げ師, ...
Arabic:غزّال الحرير, لاعب نرد, ...
Hebrew:טוֹוֶה מֶשִׁי, מַהֲמָר, ...
Russian:прядильщик, игрок в кости, ...
Ukrainian:прядильник, гравець у кості, ...
Hindi:थ्रोस्टर, जुआरी, ...
Bengali:সুতো প্রস্তুতকারী, থ্রোস্টার, ...
Catalan:torcedor, jugador de daus, ...
Czech:přadlák, kostkář, ...
Danish:silketvinder, terningkaster, ...
Dutch:twijnder, dobbelaar, ...
Greek:στριφτής, ρίπτης, ...
Hungarian:selyemfonó, kockajátékos, ...
Khmer:កម្មករបត់សរសៃសូត្រជាអំបោះ, អ្នកលេងល្បែងគ្រាប់ឡុកឡាក់, ...
Korean:비단 꼬는 사람, 주사위꾼, ...
Persian:تابنده, تاس‌انداز, ...
Polish:skręcacz jedwabiu, gracz, ...
Portuguese (BR):fiandeiro, jogador, ...
Romanian:torționar, jucător de zaruri, ...
Swedish:silkesspolare, tärningsspelare, ...
Thai:คนบิดไหม, นักทอยลูกเต๋า, ...
Turkish:ipek bükücü, zar atan, ...
Vietnamese:người xoắn tơ, con bạc, ...

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