Definition of thread - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sewing materialfine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing
- She used a strong thread to stitch the fabric.
2.
sewingthin line or piece of something
- A thread of light shone through the curtain.
3.
metal fastenerTECH. spiral ridge on a screw or boltTECH.
- The screw's thread was stripped and wouldn't grip.
4.
communicationseries of messages in an online discussion
- The thread on climate change was very informative.
5.
literaturecontinuous theme or idea in a story or argument
- The thread of the novel was hard to follow.
6.
- He wore his best threads to the party.
7.
technologyTECH. unit of execution in computingTECH.
- Each thread runs independently in the program.
Verb
1.
sewingtr. pass a strand through a needle's eyetr.
- She threaded the needle with ease.
2.
navigatetr./intr. move carefully through a narrow spacetr./intr.
- He threaded his way through the crowded market..
3.
hair removaltr. UK pluck hair using a twisted cotton strandtr. UK
- She threaded her eyebrows at the salon.
4.
technologytr. TECH. cut or roll metal to form spiral grooves for fasteningtr. TECH.
- The machinist threaded the bolt.
Images of thread
fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing 
clothes or garments
Expressions with thread
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theme or characteristic shared by different things or people
The common thread among these stories is their focus on resilience..
recurring theme in a story or discussion
The red thread of love runs through the novel.
small chance or possibility
He held onto a slender thread of hope.
basic principle that connects and supports various parts of something
Justice is the golden thread that runs through the fabric of society..
pass a thread through a needle's eye
She learned to thread the needle in her sewing class.
understand the main idea or story
I couldn't follow the thread of the movie's plot.
move carefully through a crowded or difficult place
She had to thread her way through the busy market.
close to failure or collapse
His career is hanging by a thread.
in a very precarious or dangerous situation
His job was hanging by a thread after the mistake.
stop understanding or following a conversation or story
I lost the thread and couldn't follow the story.
resume something after an interruption
After the break, she picked up the thread of her story.
hold on to something very fragile
In the storm, the bird clung to a thread of the nest.
thin strand used with a needle to join pieces of fabric
She chose a strong sewing thread for the denim jacket.
narrow line or beam that shines in darkness
A thread of light slipped through the curtains.
continuous line of ideas or reasoning in the mind
She lost her thread of thought during the speech.
move carefully between small gaps or obstacles in something
The cyclist had to thread through the tight spaces between cars.
central theme providing direction in a narrative
The guiding thread of the story was love.
unseen connection that links people or things together
There is an invisible thread connecting old friends.
measure of fabric fineness by thread density
The sheet has a thread count of 300.
move carefully through a crowded or difficult place
She threaded her way through the busy market.
post a new message to revive a discussion
He bumped the thread to get more responses.
execution of a task without interruption
The program runs on a single thread.
machine that produces threads for sewing
The factory's thread maker was running all day.
helical ridge on a screw for fastening
The screw thread ensures the bolt stays secure.
Origin of thread
Old English, thrēad (twist)
Terms with thread included in their meaning
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sewing
small hole in a needle for thread
clothing
repair fabric by joining with thread
material
fine soft thread produced by silkworms
arrange
thread items onto a cord or wire for hanging
electricity
thin metal thread used for fastening or conducting
fastening
fasten objects together using thin metal thread
decoration
decorated with patterns sewn on with thread
craft
decoration of fabric with needle and thread
sewing
small hole in a needle for thread
crafting
create something by interlocking yarn or thread
textiles
delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern
spool
cylindrical object for winding thread or film
sewing
single loop of thread in sewing
textiles
cylinder for winding thread or wire
medical
piece of thread used to close a wound
material
single thin length of something like thread or hair
hardware
metal fastener with a helical thread
internet
thread fixed at the top of a forum
oral hygiene
thin thread for cleaning between teeth
dental
thread used to clean spaces between teeth
metalworking
metal fastener with spiral thread, used to hold parts together
literal
attach buttons to fabric using needle and thread
winding
wind thread or tape onto a round reel for neat storage
cloth join
loop of thread or yarn from a needle's pass in sewing
Examples of thread in a sentence
She chose a red thread for the embroidery. She pulled a loose thread from her sleeve. A thread of smoke rose from the chimney. The bolt's thread is too worn to tighten. Check the thread before fitting the nut. The thread quickly grew as more users joined.
Each thread in the forum had a unique topic. The thread of betrayal ran through the play. Each chapter added to the thread of mystery. She bought new threads for the upcoming festival. His threads were admired by everyone at the fashion show. The software can handle multiple threads simultaneously. Developers optimized the code by reducing thread usage. He carefully threaded the tiny beads onto the string. The machine automatically threaded the needle for convenience. She threaded the needle with precision. The river threaded through the dense forest. Many people thread their upper lip for a clean look. She learned to thread at a beauty workshop. He expertly threaded the pipe for the plumbing job. The engineer threaded the metal rod with precision.
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- French:fil, enfiler, ...
- German:Faden, einfädeln, ...
- Italian:filo, infilare, ...
- Spanish:hilo, enhebrar, ...
- Portuguese:fio, enfiar, ...
- Chinese:线, 穿针, ...
- Japanese:糸, 糸を通す, ...
- Arabic:خَيْط, أَدْخَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:חוּט, לְהַשְׁחִיל, ...
- Russian:нить, вдевать, ...
- Ukrainian:нитка, просунути нитку, ...
- Hindi:धागा, धागा डालना, ...
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