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Thread Definition & Meaning

1. A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing or weaving.

Example: She threaded the needle and began to sew the tear in her shirt.

2. A series of connected messages or posts on an online forum or social media platform.

Example: I started a thread on reddit asking for recommendations on the best coffee shops in town.

3. A thin, flexible metal or plastic rod used to guide a screw or bolt into its hole.

Example: He carefully threaded the bolt through the hole and tightened it with a wrench.

4. A continuous line of thought or argument in a conversation or discussion.

Example: The discussion veered off-topic, but she tried to bring it back to the original thread.

5. A helical ridge or groove on the surface of a screw, bolt, or other threaded object.

Example: The mechanic used a tap and die set to repair the damaged threads on the bolt.

Examples of the word thread used in sentences.

  • He tied a knot at the end of the thread to keep it from unraveling.
  • She lost the thread while sewing the button on her shirt.
  • The thread of the conversation turned to the topic of travel.
  • I need a stronger thread to sew this heavy fabric together.
  • The cats played with the thread that was dangling from the curtain.
  • The conversation in the conference room followed a common thread, focusing on cost-cutting techniques.
  • She used a thread and needle to sew a button onto her shirt.
  • Her comment on social media started a thread of discussion among her followers.
  • The thread on her sweater was unraveling and she needed to fix it.
  • He carefully threaded the needle through the fabric to begin his embroidery project.
  • I always have to double-check that I threaded the right cable into the TV.
  • The conversation took a negative turn and the tension became a tight thread in the air.
  • The detective was able to thread together all the evidence to solve the crime.
  • I need to buy some thread to sew this button back on my shirt.
  • Carefully threading the needle, she began to hem the edges of the fabric.
  • The thread of the conversation quickly turned to politics.
  • Sewing a button on a shirt requires a needle and thread.
  • The suspenseful plot of the book kept readers on the edge of their seat, wondering how the different story threads would resolve.
  • The speaker wove a thread of humor throughout his presentation to keep the audience engaged.
  • The threadbare rug had seen better days and was in need of replacement.
  • He couldn't resist the temptation to pull the loose thread on his sweater, unraveling the entire garment in the process.
  • The thread of the argument was lost when the speaker started rambling on irrelevant points.
  • The delicate threads of the spider's web glimmered in the sunlight.
  • The company's new CEO is determined to thread a new path for the organization's future success.
  • She skillfully threaded the needle with ease, despite her failing eyesight.
  • The seamstress expertly threaded the needle before stitching the fabric.
  • The thread of history woven through the city's architecture fascinated the traveler.
  • The thread of love and loyalty ran deep between the two old friends.
  • The detective followed the thread of clues to unravel the mystery.
  • The thread of the conversation was lost as the group began to argue.
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