thread
thread Lexical Profile
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• noun
A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, silk, or other fibers used in sewing, weaving, or manufacturing.
"She used a bright red thread to sew the missing button back onto her coat."
A sequence of linked messages, comments, or emails on an internet forum or digital platform.
"The customer service team replied to the email thread with a comprehensive solution."
A recurring or continuous theme that connects the various parts of a narrative, discussion, or concept.
"A common thread of resilience runs through all of the author's historical novels."
• verb
To pass a thread through the eye of a needle or through the working parts of a sewing machine.
"To thread the needle, you need a steady hand and excellent lighting."
To carefully navigate or guide oneself or an object through a narrow, difficult, or complex path.
"The skilled driver managed to thread the vehicle through the crowded alleyway without a scratch."
To interweave or connect a series of elements into a continuous sequence.
"The documentary attempts to thread together various historical events to explain the roots of the modern crisis."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'þrǣd', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'draad' and German 'Draht', as well as the root of the verb 'throw' (originally meaning to twist).
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