Meaning & use

thread

noun·Everyday

A thin, long strand of twisted fiber used for sewing or weaving cloth.

See it in a sentence

She used a needle and thread to fix the torn hem of her jacket.

The tailor kept spools of thread in every color imaginable.

A note on using this word

In online contexts, 'thread' also means a connected series of messages or posts on the same topic.

Words with a similar meaning

fiberstrand

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A connected series of messages or posts on the same topic in an online conversation.

She replied to an old thread on the forum to revive the discussion.

3. verb

To pass something, such as thread or a needle, through a narrow opening or series of points.

He carefully threaded the wire through the small hole in the frame.

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