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thread

British pronunciation/θɹˈɛd/
American pronunciation/ˈθɹɛd/
Thread
[NOUN]
1

a thin strand of material, such as cotton, nylon, or silk, used for sewing or weaving

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thread definition and meaning

What is "thread"?

Thread is a thin, flexible strand of material used for sewing, weaving, and embroidery. It is typically made of cotton, polyester, silk, or nylon and comes in a variety of colors and thicknesses. Thread is an essential component of garment construction and is used to join fabric pieces together, create decorative stitches, and finish edges. When choosing thread for a project, factors such as the weight of the fabric, the type of stitch, and the desired appearance of the finished garment must be considered. The quality of thread can also have a significant impact on the durability and appearance of the finished garment, with the high-quality thread being less likely to break or fray during the sewing process.

2

the raised helical rib going around a screw

synonyms : screw thread
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3

the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together

synonyms : train of thought
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4

any long object resembling a thin line

synonyms : ribbon
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5

a sequence of linked messages on social media, email, etc.

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to thread
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

pass a thread through

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2

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

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3

thread on or as if on a string

synonyms : draw
string
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4

remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling at the string

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5

pass through or into

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Examples
1The patient's life was hanging by a thread.
2The design was worked in silver thread.
3The mayor's political future has been hanging by a thread since the fraud scandal.
4She made T-bone steak kebabs, threading cubes of marinated steak onto skewers with colorful vegetables.
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