Meaning of the word thread in English

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thread

US /θred/

UK /θred/

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving

Example:

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She used a needle and thread to mend the torn shirt.

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The tailor carefully selected the right color of thread for the suit.

Synonym:

filament fiber strand yarn

a sequence of connected messages or posts on a social media platform or forum

Example:

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I followed the entire thread of comments on the controversial post.

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Can you start a new thread for this discussion?

Synonym:

discussion topic conversation chain

to pass a thread through the eye of a needle or through the various guides and tension discs of a sewing machine

Example:

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She carefully threaded the needle before starting to sew.

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He threaded the film through the projector.

Synonym:

string lace feed pass

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Related Word:

thread vein