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Thread
01
hilo, cordón
a thin strand of material, such as cotton, nylon, or silk, used for sewing or weaving
02
roscado, hilo de rosca
the raised helical rib going around a screw
03
hilo, conexión
the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together
04
hilo, cuerda
any long object resembling a thin line
05
cadena
a sequence of linked messages on social media, email, etc.
Example
Users can follow a thread of comments to understand different perspectives on a topic.
Participants in the thread debated the pros and cons of remote work.
to thread
01
enhebrar, hilvanar
to pass a thin string or material through a narrow opening
Transitive: to thread sth through an opening | to thread sth
Example
The artist carefully threaded beads onto the necklace.
El artista enhebró las cuentas en el collar.
The hiker threaded the lace through the eyelets of the hiking boots.
El excursionista enhebró el cordón por las ojales de las botas de senderismo.
02
enhebrar, introducir
to guide a strand of thread through the small opening of a needle
Transitive: to thread a needle
Example
She deftly threaded the needle with a thin strand of silk, preparing to mend the torn seam of her favorite dress.
Ella enhebró la aguja con un fino hilo de seda, preparándose para remendar la costura rasgada de su vestido favorito.
As she struggled to thread the needle, she realized the importance of good lighting and a steady hand.
Mientras luchaba por enhebrar la aguja, se dio cuenta de la importancia de una buena iluminación y de una mano firme.
03
navegar, sortear
to navigate through a complex or narrow space by avoiding obstacles
Intransitive: to thread through sth
Example
The cyclist threaded through the dense traffic.
El ciclista sorteó el denso tráfico.
The agile dancer threaded through the crowded dance floor.
La bailarina ágil navegó por la pista de baile llena de gente.
04
depilar, cortar
to use a thin string to wrap around unwanted facial hair and remove it by swiftly pulling at the string
Transitive: to thread skin
Example
She prefers to thread her eyebrows rather than waxing or plucking them.
Ella prefiere depilarse las cejas que waxearlas o arrancarlas.
The beautician deftly threaded the client's upper lip.
La esteticista depiló hábilmente el labio superior de la clienta.
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