thread (Meaning)
thread (n)
a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
any long object resembling a thin line
the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together
the raised helical rib going around a screw
thread (v)
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
pass a thread through
remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling at the string
pass through or into
thread on or as if on a string
thread (n.)
A very small twist of flax, wool, cotton, silk, or other fibrous substance, drawn out to considerable length; a compound cord consisting of two or more single yarns doubled, or joined together, and twisted.
A filament, as of a flower, or of any fibrous substance, as of bark; also, a line of gold or silver.
The prominent part of the spiral of a screw or nut; the rib. See Screw, n., 1.
Fig.: Something continued in a long course or tenor; a,s the thread of life, or of a discourse.
Fig.: Composition; quality; fineness.
thread (v. t.)
To pass a thread through the eye of; as, to thread a needle.
To pass or pierce through as a narrow way; also, to effect or make, as one's way, through or between obstacles; to thrid.
To form a thread, or spiral rib, on or in; as, to thread a screw or nut.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thread
thread Sentence Examples
- The seamstress carefully threaded her needle with a silken thread before beginning her embroidery.
- The delicate thread connecting the kite to the string danced in the wind.
- The loose thread on the sweater was an indicator that it needed mending.
- The threads of conversation began to unravel as the two friends argued.
- The intricate threadwork on the tapestry was a testament to the artist's skill.
- The threadbare carpet showed signs of heavy use.
- The thread of suspicion lingered in their minds.
- The broken thread prevented them from completing their sewing project.
- The fine thread in the surgical needle allowed for precise stitching.
- The common thread running through all their stories was the indomitable spirit of humanity.
FAQs About the word thread
a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving, any long object resembling a thin line, the connections that
filament, wire, hair,fiber,bristle, string, yarn, cord, tuft,rope
No antonyms found.
The seamstress carefully threaded her needle with a silken thread before beginning her embroidery.
The delicate thread connecting the kite to the string danced in the wind.
The loose thread on the sweater was an indicator that it needed mending.
The threads of conversation began to unravel as the two friends argued.
