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Thread
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draad, garens
a thin strand of material, such as cotton, nylon, or silk, used for sewing or weaving
What is "thread"?
Thread is a long, thin strand of fiber used for sewing, embroidery, and other textile crafts. It is made from various materials such as cotton, polyester, or silk and comes in different thicknesses and colors. Thread is used to stitch fabric pieces together or to create decorative patterns. It can be hand-sewn or used with a sewing machine, and its strength and flexibility are essential for achieving durable and neat stitches.
02
draad, schroefdraad
the raised helical rib going around a screw
03
draad, verbinding
the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together
04
draad, zijde
any long object resembling a thin line
05
draad, discussiedraad
a sequence of linked messages on social media, email, etc.
to thread
01
threaden, inrijgen
to pass a thin string or material through a narrow opening
Transitive: to thread sth through an opening | to thread sth
02
inrijgen, doorhalen
to guide a strand of thread through the small opening of a needle
Transitive: to thread a needle
03
doorheen navigeren, tussenin bewegen
to navigate through a complex or narrow space by avoiding obstacles
Intransitive: to thread through sth
04
draden, epileren met draad
to use a thin string to wrap around unwanted facial hair and remove it by swiftly pulling at the string
Transitive: to thread skin
thread
n
threadlike
adj
threadlike
adj
thready
adj
thready
adj
Voorbeeld
The design was worked in silver thread.
He deftly wound the thread through the eye of the needle.
Participants in the thread debated the pros and cons of remote work.
The tailor ran out the thread to finish sewing the hem of the dress.
She tweaked a loose thread from the fabric of her sweater.
