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Thread
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filo
a thin strand of material, such as cotton, nylon, or silk, used for sewing or weaving
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filettatura, vite
the raised helical rib going around a screw
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filo, nodo
the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together
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filo, cordone
any long object resembling a thin line
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filo
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
infilare, threadare
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.
L'artista ha infilato con cura le perline nella collana.
The hiker threaded the lace through the eyelets of the hiking boots.
L'escursionista ha infilato il lacci attraverso i fori degli stivali da trekking.
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infilare, passare il filo
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.
Ha infilato con destrezza l'ago con un sottile filo di seta, preparando a riparare la cucitura strappata del suo vestito preferito.
As she struggled to thread the needle, she realized the importance of good lighting and a steady hand.
Mentre lottava per infilare l'ago, si rese conto dell'importanza di una buona illuminazione e di una mano ferma.
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filtrare, intrecciare
to navigate through a complex or narrow space by avoiding obstacles
Intransitive: to thread through sth
Example
The cyclist threaded through the dense traffic.
Il ciclista ha filtrato nel traffico denso.
The agile dancer threaded through the crowded dance floor.
La danzatrice agile filtrò attraverso la pista da ballo affollata.
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filare, strappare
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.
Preferisce filare le sopracciglia piuttosto che cerarle o strapparle.
The beautician deftly threaded the client's upper lip.
La estetista ha abilmente filato il labbro superiore della cliente.
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