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thread
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- pronunciation:
- thred
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together.
You'll need a needle and thread to fix that tear.
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| definition 2: |
something that looks or acts like thread.
There was a fine thread of blood coming from the cut.Are you following the thread of the plot? |
| definition 3: |
the curved ridge on a screw or screwing device.
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| related words: |
apparel, attire, clothes, dress, yarn |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
threads, threading, threaded |
| definition 1: |
to pass thread through.
He threaded the needle on the sewing machine. |
| definition 2: |
to pass (something) through a hole or slit.
He threaded the rope through the pulley.She threaded the film into the old projector. |
| definition 3: |
to go along on carefully or with difficulty.
He threaded his way through the forest. |
| definition 4: |
to move in a winding course.
The stream threaded between the mountains. |
| derivations: |
threadlike (adj.), threadlike (adv.) |
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