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   thread

   /θrɛd/

   noun

   • 1. a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibres used in sewing or weaving: "he had a loose thread on his shirt"
   • ▪ cotton, nylon, or other fibres spun into long, thin strands and used for sewing: "she put her needle and thread away" Similar yarncottonfilamentfibrestrandstringtwinelineply
   • ▪ a long, thin line or piece of something: literary "the Thames was a thread of silver below them" Similar streakstrandstripelinestriationstripseamveinbeltbarswathe
   • 2. a theme or characteristic running throughout a situation or piece of writing: "a major thread running through the book is the primacy of form over substance" Similar train of thoughtdriftdirectionsensethemesubject mattermotiftenorstrainthrustsubjectgistburdenactionplotstorylinescenario
   • ▪ (in online communication) a sequence of linked posts or messages.
   • ▪ a programming structure or process formed by linking a number of separate elements or subroutines, especially each of the tasks executed concurrently in multithreading.
   • 3. a helical ridge on the outside of a screw, bolt, etc. or on the inside of a cylindrical hole, to allow two parts to be screwed together.
   • 4. clothes: informal North American "his fine threads and fashionable specs"

   verb

   • 1. pass a thread through the eye of (a needle) or through the needle and guides of (a sewing machine): "I can't even thread a needle"
   • ▪ pass (a long, thin object or piece of material) through something and into the required position for use: "he threaded the rope through a pulley" Similar passstringweaveworkeaseinchmovepushpokethrust
   • ▪ put (something) on a thread, chain, etc. that passes through it, especially in such a way as to connect a number of things by passing a thread through each: "Connie sat threading beads" Similar string
   • ▪ move carefully or skilfully in and out of obstacles: "she threaded her way through the tables" Similar weave (one's way)inch (one's way)wind (one's way)filework (one's way)push (one's way)squeeze (one's way)shoulder (one's way)elbow (one's way)make one's wayprogresspass
   • ▪ interweave or intersperse as if with threads: "his hair had become ill-kempt and threaded with grey"
   • 2. pluck hairs from (the eyebrows or another part of the body) using a twisted cotton thread: "I had my eyebrows threaded today"
   • 3. cut a screw thread in or on (a hole, screw, bolt, etc.): "we're laser-cutting holes to be threaded for screws"

   Word Origin Old Englishthrǣd (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch draad and German Draht, also to the verb throw. The verb dates from late Middle English.

   Derivatives

   • 1. threadlike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHREAD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   THREAD definition: 1. (a length of) a very thin fibre: 2. a long, thin line of something such as light or smoke: 3…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of THREAD is a filament, a group of filaments twisted together, or a filamentous length formed by spinning and twisting short textile fibers into a continuous strand. How to use thread in a sentence.

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   Thread definition: a fine cord of flax, cotton, or other fibrous material spun out to considerable length, especially when composed of two or more filaments twisted together.. See examples of THREAD used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHREAD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A thread is a helical-shaped groove cut in a cylindrical hole (the female thread), or a helical-shaped ridge on a cylindrical bar, rod, shank, etc (the male thread).

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   thread. (thrĕd) n. 1. a. Fine cord of a fibrous material, such as cotton or flax, made of two or more filaments twisted together and used in needlework and the weaving of cloth. b. A piece of such cord. 2. a. A thin strand, cord, or filament of natural or manufactured material. b.

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   Thread is a length of twisted fibers (usually three strands together), made from cotton, silk, or other material, that can be used in sewing, quilting, embroidery, and other handicrafts. The noun thread can also be used figuratively to refer to different parts of something, like thoughts or a conversation, that are connected as if joined by ...

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishthread noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of thread noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. thread. noun. /θred/ Idioms. [uncountable, countable] a thin string of cotton, wool, silk, etc. used for sewing or making cloth. a needle and thread. a robe embroidered with gold thread. the delicate threads of a spider’s web. You've pulled a thread in your jumper. Wordfinder.

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   Definition of thread verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    thread meaning, definition, what is thread: a long thin string of cotton, silk etc u...: Learn more.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › thread_nthread, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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    Meaning & use. I. A cord, piece of yarn, or related uses. I.1.a. Old English–. A fine cord composed of the fibres or filaments of flax, cotton, wool, silk, etc. spun to a considerable length; spec. such a cord composed of two or more yarns, esp. of flax, twisted together; applied also to a similar product from glass, asbestos, a ductile metal, etc.